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Would Finasteride/Propecia cause bowel issues like irritable bowel syndrome, gas, constipation, diarrhea, narrow stool?

band18Nov 9, 2019
I started taking Finasteride 1mg about 10 months ago & have had no side effects (age 25), but a month ago noticed narrow poop, burping, mix of diarrhea/constipation etc. I went doctors and had blood & stool tests done to rule out other conditions, which all came back normal and doc is not says its fine and says its probably irritable bowel syndrome. I was just wondering if Finasteride could cause these symptoms? I’m sure it is something else as I cannot find any other people mention it.

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Dr. Matt Tahsini, MD
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Answered on Nov 12, 2019
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Nov 10, 2019
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Hello and thank you for your question. Have you seen a dermatologist or hair loss professional? If not I suggest you do so in order to see what is causing your hair loss. You can take Finasteride but you need to see if that is the appropriate action for your case. Best wishes.Dr. T

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