A popular hair loss drug and its lesser-known, rare and potentially life-altering side effects

Описание: [Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide] For decades, millions of men have taken the prescription drug finasteride, often known by the brand name Propecia, to slow hair loss. But a Radio-Canada investigation breaks down the expert warnings about rare but life-altering side effects that persist after treatment stops — and allegations that drug developer Merck has downplayed the risks.

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