Tag: Lifelong treatment

According to a Japanese study, 86% of men taking finasteride for 10 years continued to see a benefit, demonstrating its long-term efficacy. For individuals using this medication to manage male pattern baldness, a common question is: **Can I take finasteride the rest of my life?** The answer largely depends on a balance of sustained effectiveness against careful consideration of potential long-term risks.

Approximately 5% of Americans aged 12 and older have hypothyroidism, and for many, a lifelong medication for hypothyroidism is necessary to manage the condition effectively. This treatment, most often with levothyroxine, replaces the hormone the thyroid gland can no longer produce sufficiently.