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I am male of age 24 years. Is finasteride 1mb per day is safe I am talking from 1 month n hair fall reduce but it can cause prostate cancer is this true? And what is any alternative of this medicine. I have little side effects of it like pain on head.
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Hello Ashish, Finasteride is safe and does not cause any cancer. Long term use can lead to impotence at times and also headache. You can try Saw palmetto instead.
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