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Cardio while on Finasteride?

May 10, 2018
Asked By:travis97 in Washington DC, DC

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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May 17, 2018

Answer: Exercising will keep you healthy.

Ben Talei, MD
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May 17, 2018

Answer: Exercising will keep you healthy.

Ben Talei, MD
May 12, 2018

Answer: Tennis and Running

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
May 12, 2018

Answer: Tennis and Running

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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May 18, 2018

Answer: Finasteride and cardio

William Rassman, MD (retired)
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May 18, 2018

Answer: Finasteride and cardio

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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