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Finasteride

Finasteride

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1  Effectiveness
6.4  Side Effects
2.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Finasteride side effects and 2 Finasteride benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Finasteride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Sexual Health 20% 0% 40% 20% 20%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Stress Level 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%
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Commonly Reported Finasteride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 20% 0% 40% 40%
Change in Weight 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Energy Loss 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Fatigue 40% 0% 40% 0% 20%
Gas 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Headache 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 0% 20% 0% 80% 0%
Sore Throat 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Finasteride Side Effects
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Congestion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
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29 Jan 2015 been taking it for 30 days only with primary aim of shrinking prostrate.
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