I believe that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride should be prescribed with an understanding of the risks, and only to individuals who benefit from the use of these drugs. Our research shows that a percentage of individuals are genetically predisposed to side effects, and we are working to understand the genetic disposition for those potential side effects.
—Patient Organization in Sharp Criticism of the Danish Medicines Agency, MedWatch (Denmark): October 20, 2025