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Does the Hair Loss Treatment Propecia (Finasteride) Cause Permanent Sexual Side Effects? - Thursday, February 16, 2012

Question:

Are the rumors circulating online about Propecia causing permanent sexual side effects true?

Answer:

While there has been a lot in the media lately regarding the side effects of finasteride, it’s important to note that Propecia has been used effectively by many thousands of balding men for the treatment of male pattern hair loss since it was first approved in 1997.

Though many questions have arisen regarding its safety, based on years of real-world experience, most hair restoration physicians still recommend Propecia to their male patients.

We are keeping abreast of the latest developments and, until such time as the FDA reverses its approval of Propecia, we have seen no evidence to contradict their original findings.

For more recent Propecia news, see the following articles:

Federal Consolidation of Lawsuits Against Hair Loss Drug Propecia (Finasteride)

Can Treating Hair Loss with Propecia (Finasteride) Lead to Permanent Sexual Side Effects?

Japanese Study Finds Propecia (Finasteride) Safe and Effective for Treating Male Hair Loss

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