Does Finasteride cause hot flashes?

September 4, 2015
Asked By:daniasks in Oklahoma City, OK

I am a male and I have used a low dose of finasteride only two times yet but I do think it causes hot flashes several hours after I took it. Is that possible and if so, what does it mean and is this alone a reason to quit the drug? Thanks!

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