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Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'

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Finasteride is one of the most common pills for hair loss, taken by tens of thousands of men in the UK .

Side effects of finasteride can include suicidal thoughts and impotence.

Boots, Hims and Superdrug say customers are asked to confirm they have read and understood the possible risks.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society says online prescribing can be very useful for a lot of patients.