Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Men Treated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Literature Review

    March 2025 in “ Journal of Education Health and Sport ”
    A. Kruk, Aleksandra Dorosz, Agnieszka Skoczeń, Michał Kulesza, Weronika Wawrzynów, Magdalena Maria Jakubowska, Natalia Rutecka, Błażej Kaczmarek, Martyna Miłoś, Agata Kuśnierz-Gibała
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    TLDR Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
    This literature review highlights the adverse effects of finasteride, a medication used for treating androgenetic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia. While effective in reducing DHT levels, finasteride is linked to sexual, neuropsychiatric, and endocrine side effects, such as sexual dysfunction and psychological symptoms, which can impact patient satisfaction and treatment adherence. These effects are generally reversible after stopping the medication, but it is important for clinicians to inform patients about these risks and monitor them to ensure effective treatment and maintain patient trust.
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      in Chat  251 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  109 upvotes 1 week ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

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