Health authorities warn against potential serious risks of hair-loss drug

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/topical-finasteride-risks-fda-u-s-1.7530877

Topical finasteride has never been approved by Health Canada​

 

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

Mar 22, 2025

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[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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