Finasteride, a common drug used to treat hair loss and enlarged prostate, may also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. stefanamer/Getty ImagesA new study has found that finasteride may be able to reduce cholesterol levels.The drug is currently used for male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate.Men taking the drug had...
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Boston, MA — In the last decade, concerns have emerged around finasteride, a drug used for treating male-pattern baldness and prostate gland enlargement. Organizations such as the Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation have warned about suicidality and psychological adverse events in people taking the drug. But studies on the association between finasteride and...
