Dutasteride sides were all in my head, watch out for nocebo effects! Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/14/2023
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride/dutasteride, and the potential for nocebo effects to influence side-effects. They caution others against focusing too much on possible side-effects when using these drugs, as they are generally safe and effective.
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