The Finasteride Scandal: Why Thousands Are Suing but Your Doctor Doesn't Know

Send us Fan Mail Finasteride is prescribed to millions of men for hair loss. Your dermatologist says sexual side effects are rare. Yet over 1,400 lawsuits have been filed against Merck, the FDA issued a warning in 2012, and thousands of men report persistent sexual dysfunction years after stopping the drug. In this episode, Dr. Kumar breaks down what the clinical research actually shows—the neurosteroid mechanism, the lawsuit settlements, the FDA warnings, and why your doctor may not know the...