While you are taking M.B.'s history, he tells you he is generally in good health and leads an active life. His
current medications include finasteride (Proscar) 5 mg/day and vitamin supplements.
He reports that he
has been unable to void for 12 hours and is very uncomfortable. He asks you to help him.
What do you need to know about his use of the finasteride?
It is important to know when M.B. started taking the finasteride. Finasteride takes up to 6 months to
reach its maximum effect.
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