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title: "Does finasteride lower testosterone? What to know"
description: Finasteride does not usually lower testosterone. Studies and labeling show it typically leaves testosterone unchanged or slightly higher while lowering.
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# Does finasteride lower testosterone? What to know

> Finasteride does not usually lower testosterone. Studies and labeling show it typically leaves testosterone unchanged or slightly higher while lowering.

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