Safety Update: Psychiatric and Sexual Adverse Effects with Finasteride
June 2024
in “
Drug and therapeutics bulletin
”
TLDR Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
Finasteride, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss, has been associated with risks of depression, suicidal thoughts, and persistent psychiatric and sexual adverse effects. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) emphasizes the importance of healthcare professionals informing patients about these potential risks.
