Ahmet Coskun, a German wheelchair basketballer, was tested positive for finasteride after a pre-competition urine test on August 23. Subsequently, he was kicked out of the event in the Beijing Paralympics
It was reported that although finasteride does not enhance performance, it can be used to cover up drugs that do.
"I was thinking about my hair and had no idea that the drug, which is against hair loss, contained a banned substance. I'm very upset. I never intended to do doping," Coskun said, according to the reports.
Personally, I do not know whether Coskun’s real use of finasteride: to treat his balding problem or to use it as a dope.
What I can say is all drugs can have effects, which we know and do not know. Some drugs while able to treat one problem can lead to another.
Thus be prudent when you start any form of medication.
It was reported that although finasteride does not enhance performance, it can be used to cover up drugs that do.
"I was thinking about my hair and had no idea that the drug, which is against hair loss, contained a banned substance. I'm very upset. I never intended to do doping," Coskun said, according to the reports.
Personally, I do not know whether Coskun’s real use of finasteride: to treat his balding problem or to use it as a dope.
What I can say is all drugs can have effects, which we know and do not know. Some drugs while able to treat one problem can lead to another.
Thus be prudent when you start any form of medication.