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Cardio while on Finasteride?

PLEASE READ Hi so I used to run and play a lot of tennis but now I'm on finasteride I'm worried that if I go for run or play tennis it will increase the dht And the finasteride will lose effectiveness I know it sounds weird but I'm worried. Thanks

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Dr. Ben Talei, MD
Dr. Ben Talei, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 17, 2018
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on May 12, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on May 18, 2018
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