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Finasteride - will pill cause breakdown in knee and hip cartilage?

January 26, 2023
Asked By:bassel1997 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Does finasteride affect cartilage at all? Can anyone with educated research please let me know if this pill causes breakdown in knee and hip cartilage?

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February 11, 2023

Answer: Finasteride

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February 9, 2023

Answer: No it shouldn't

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Answer: No it shouldn't

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