Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated with Finasteride
January 2021
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research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
This pharmacovigilance study found an increased association of suicidality and psychological adverse events with finasteride use, especially among younger patients using it for alopecia.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
This paper discusses the first reported case of post-finasteride syndrome in a long-term dermatotrichology setting, occurring in a 25-year-old male after dutasteride treatment, and highlights possible links to mental health disorders.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
This review examines medical literature on postfinasteride syndrome and reports no new results; the authors call for more controlled studies on permanent sexual dysfunction and mood changes linked to 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors.
research Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects
This study found that former finasteride users with persistent sexual side effects reported significantly higher rates of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts compared to controls.
research Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 1 mg in 3177 Japanese Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
This study observed that long-term use of finasteride in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia was associated with progressive hair regrowth in 87.1% of participants without significant safety concerns.
research Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
In this study, patients informed about finasteride's potential sexual side effects reported a significantly higher occurrence of these side effects, suggesting a nocebo effect.
research Depression Related to Finasteride Administration for Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, 19 patients treated with finasteride for androgenetic alopecia developed moderate to severe depression, which resolved after stopping the medication, suggesting an association between finasteride and mood disturbances.
research Personality Disorders and Psychopathologic Symptoms in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that the prevalence of personality disorders in individuals with androgenetic alopecia was significantly higher than in the general population, irrespective of gender.
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research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
This paper discusses the adverse effects of finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and depression, and suggests that treatment customization based on individual factors like hand preference and sexual orientation could improve outcomes and reduce these side effects.
research Post-Finasteride Adverse Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report of Vitiligo
This case report describes a 52-year-old man who developed generalized vitiligo two months after stopping finasteride and suggests this may be part of post-finasteride syndrome.
research Differences in Reproductive Toxicology Between Alopecia Drugs: An Analysis on Adverse Events Among Female and Male Cases
This study found that finasteride was associated with more reproductive adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction in men and fetal harm in women, compared to minoxidil in reported alopecia cases.
research Finasteride Adverse Effects and Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Implications for Dentists
This study observed several mild to moderate oral adverse effects during finasteride use, which generally improved with topical treatment without needing to discontinue the drug.
research Are Hand Preference And Sexual Orientation Possible Predicting Factors For Finasteride Adverse Effects In Male Androgenic Alopecia?
This review discusses the potential for hand preference and sexual orientation to predict sexual side effects of finasteride in men with androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
This article reviews the use of finasteride for treating male pattern hair loss, highlighting its mechanism of action in reducing DHT and noting its safety profile with some common adverse effects.
research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men
This study found that lowering serum DHT levels with 5 mg finasteride daily did not significantly alter serum gonadotropin levels in healthy young men after 28 days.