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How safe is Finasteride?

mikescottsdale
I’ve read quit a bit about long term and irreversible side effects to libido and cognitive/depression. Are these real concerns for physicians or extremely rare? I’d like to start the drug but hair vs. health are not an even risk. Thanks

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