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Coming off of Propecia. Can you just stop taking it, or do you have to come off gradually?

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craig8May 31, 2017

Hi I've been on propecia for about a year now but I am thinking of coming off it as I have been experiencing painful ejaculation, not sure if it is related but have heard this can be a side effect, can you just stop taking it or do you have to come off it gradually?

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Dr. Levent Acar, MD
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Dr. Levent Acar, MD
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Dr. Craig L. Ziering, DO
Dr. Craig L. Ziering, DO
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Answered on Jun 26, 2017
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Dr. Jay Goldstein, MD
Dr. Jay Goldstein, MD
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Answered on Jun 2, 2017
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Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Jun 2, 2017
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jun 1, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 1, 2017
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