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Is Propecia Truly Proven to Be Safe for the Long Term?

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I was prescribed Propecia 1 MG for hair loss. However I quit after 3 days when I read a study that stated some very alarming findings: 1. Propecia was said to increase the risk of male breast cancer 200 fold (i.e. 20,000 percent). 2. Propecia can cause persistent, PERMANENT impotence and other sexual dysfunction in men. 3. Propecia often causes men to grow breasts. 4. Propecia can permanently damage healthy tissue in the prostate. Please provide your opinions on the validity of this.

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