Use Of Antidepressants In Long Treatment Of Bipolar Depression

A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.

Finasteride caused depression and suicidal thoughts in OP's husband, leading him to stop the medication. He is seeing a doctor for a full hormone panel and psychiatric referral to address these issues.

A 25-year-old is using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (0.25mg) for hair loss, experiencing improved mental health and no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discuss their experiences with similar treatments, dosages, and side effects.

An SSRI (paroxetine) reduced hair loss and itching for a user with male-pattern baldness, but liver issues forced discontinuation, leading to increased hair loss and anxiety. The user plans to try other anti-anxiety medications, noting stress and anxiety significantly impact hair loss.

The conversation discusses finasteride for hair loss, especially among those with a history of depression. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing worsened depression.

The conversation discusses using a low dose of finasteride (0.25-0.33mg) for hair loss maintenance, with some users suggesting alternatives like topical finasteride and addressing sleep issues potentially unrelated to the medication. Suggestions include taking finasteride in the morning, improving sleep hygiene, and considering melatonin.