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How can I alleviate Fiinasteride side effects?

romailkhan420Nov 30, 2017
I am 33 years male and using finasteride for about 6,7 years.which made my libido decrease and my semen look like watery. I can not quit finasteride .I want to know Can I use ginseng and Maca to combat with these side effects. Or they wil! Dercrease the effectiveness of finasteride?

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Dr. Mario Marzola, MD
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Answered on Apr 5, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Dec 15, 2017
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