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Do Finasteride And Minoxidil Cause Any Long Term Side Effects?

What a racket ! Almost as good as carbon offsets . I m taking 5 milligrams of finasteride daily for the last 15 years for BPH. I also have been using 5% minoxidil b i d for the last 30 years . Are there any long-term side effects I should worry about. I answer your health question? Please type your question here...
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through your complaints and both the medicines don’t have any long term side effects but should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.

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Do Finasteride And Minoxidil Cause Any Long Term Side Effects?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and both the medicines don’t have any long term side effects but should be taken under the supervision of the doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.