Heads up for EU Fin users: Finasteride prescription has been toughened up in France Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/17/2026
Finasteride prescriptions in France now require an annual certificate acknowledging psychiatric and sexual risks, as the European Medicines Agency recognizes these risks. The conversation discusses the potential mental health effects of Finasteride, with some users reporting side effects and others questioning the statistical significance of these findings.
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