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    GlossarySide Effects (Adverse Reactions)

    unintended reactions to a medication or treatment

    Side effects, also known as adverse effects or unwanted effects, are unintended reactions or outcomes that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect of a medication or treatment. These can range from mild, such as a headache or nausea, to severe, such as organ damage or allergic reactions. Understanding side effects is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers to manage and mitigate risks associated with medical treatments.

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      community 2 years into fin/min. (First 2 are before)

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the positive effects of using Minoxidil and Finasteride for two years, with improvements in hair health and darkness noted. However, some side effects such as hair falling out easily and severe adverse reactions were also mentioned.

      community 7 years finasteride + 2 year dutasteride - Experience

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hair loss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hair fall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.

      community Stemoxydine on its own - anyone tried?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      User experienced bad reaction to minoxidil and asks if anyone tried stemoxydine alone for hair loss. They consider trying stemoxydine with low dose topical finasteride after testing stemoxydine on a small area.

      community Whatever happened to Exosomes?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Exosomes as a hair loss treatment. A user recalls a doctor on Youtube showcasing successful results from using Exosomes.