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Propecia side effects continuing 5 weeks after discontinuation, what can I do?

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I took Propecia for 6 months.Dosage was 0.5mg per day.I experienced side effects.These were: 'weaker' erections, a decrease in the frequency and 'strength' of spontaneous erections and morning erections and my face was bloated.I discontinued.5 weeks have passed but I am still experiencing all of the side effects. Is this normal and usually how long does it take for the side effects to cease after discontinuing the medication? Is there anything I can do to get rid of the side effects faster?

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