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I have androgenic alopecia and doctor prescribed me finalo which has active ingredient finasteride. I have read about serious side effects of becoming impotent on using it in the first week itself what should I do in case I do get this side effects. Should I wait and continue its use for 2 more weeks or should I stop using it?
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Side effects rare.1.66%.Continue
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You can continue the same, don't worry about it, these side effects are rare side effect and it is reversible so continue it, and if you taking finesteride take 1mg tab two times in week and this is lowest dose, and prefer more topical application for the same
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Discontinue if u get side effects. Use topical minoxidil lotion.
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