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April 2018 in “Physiology & Behavior” Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
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Adherence to finasteride treatment for prostate issues is generally low.
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Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
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