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Propecia is the brand name of the drug finasteride, also known as proscar. It's the first pill approved to treat male pattern baldness or hair loss on the top of the head and mid-scalp areas.
98% of men taking Propecia had no side effects. Clinical tests show Propecia is very well tolerated. A small number of men (1.8%) experience some sexual side effects. 1.3% reported erectile dysfunction.
Although not listed as a "known" side effect, some users have reported small blackheads on forehead and increased skin oil across face. Two report suffering from acne 6 months after stopping their Propecia intake. One reported that acne was still present after 3 years. This is probably not a big problem but still a potential risk.
Side effects that might occur:
* Decreased libido (1.8%)
* Decreased volume of ejaculate (0.8%)
* Impotence (less than one percent)
* Breast tenderness or enlargement (less than one percent)
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