The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression

    August 2021 in “ Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy ”
    Thiraphat Saengmearnuparp, Bannakij Lojanapiwat, Nipon Chattipakorn
    Studysummary This review summarizes the association between 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and depression, discussing potential mechanisms such as neuroactive steroid alterations and neuroinflammation, but reports no new clinical results.
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