Finasteride
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Medication for Hair Loss
Finasteride is a medicine primarily used to help men with hair loss or an enlarged prostate gland. It works by lowering the amount of a specific hormone in the body that can cause these problems.
High Concern
Source: FDA
This is a prescription medication with potential serious side effects, including sexual dysfunction and mood changes, and it should not be handled by pregnant women due to risk of birth defects.
Minoxidil vs. Finasteride: Which Is Better for Hair Loss?
Dr. Kopelman
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Desperate and hopeless bes of finasteride sides, do I have any alternatives?
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Last updated: May 16, 2026