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Should I Change Finasteride Medicine If It Has Side Effects Like Shrinking Penis And Fatigue?
My father is 92 yrs. old and takes Finasteride 5mg. every day for enlarged prostate. He is experiencing extreme shrinking of his penis and complains of chronic fatigue. if not downright exhaustion. Should he have a lower dosage or another medication altogether?
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Finasteride is indicated for the use in men with enlarged prostate.
It can be associated with fatigue and genital urinary side effects.
There are alternative medications that can be used for prostatic enlargement such as flomax.
You can consider consulting his doctor for an assessment and possible change of medication.
I hope this helps
Finasteride is indicated for the use in men with enlarged prostate.
It can be associated with fatigue and genital urinary side effects.
There are alternative medications that can be used for prostatic enlargement such as flomax.
You can consider consulting his doctor for an assessment and possible change of medication.
I hope this helps
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