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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
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These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.
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