US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?

    April 2023 in “ European urology open science ”
    Haidar Al Saffar, Jennifer Xu, Jonathan S. O'Brien … Nathan Lawrentschuk
    Studysummary This study reviews the psychological side effects of finasteride, noting a potential association between 5-AR inhibitors and increased depressive symptoms, but emphasizes that the causal link to suicidal ideation remains unclear; the authors recommend mental health screenings and close monitoring for patients starting this medication.
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