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community After praising finasteride on this sub for a while I realised it gave me Brain Fog. I think its related to inhibiting GABA and interferring with mirtazapine (an antidepressant).

9 upvotes 6 years ago

Finasteride caused brain fog and reduced the effectiveness of mirtazapine for the user, leading them to stop finasteride and notice improvements in motivation and focus. The user suggests that finasteride might be incompatible with mirtazapine for some people and recommends mirtazapine for those experiencing mental fog from finasteride.

community Alguien más le pasa esto por el minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old male experienced mental fog after resuming topical minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if it's due to interactions with antidepressants. Suggestions included trying a lower concentration of minoxidil or alternatives like copper peptides.

community Anyone experience lower energy levels while taking fin?

6 upvotes 10 years ago

Taking finasteride can lead to lower energy levels and "brain fog." Users report decreased mental cognition and libido.

community My thoughts on the FUD surrounding Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride can increase testosterone levels and improve mood, with temporary side effects like brain fog that usually subside. The user reports positive results with finasteride, experiencing no hair loss and maintaining mental clarity after six months.

community 6 month progress on min & fin, stay consistent

481 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about a user's 6-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and oral Finasteride (2.5 mg) for hair loss, emphasizing consistency for results. The user reports some side effects like mental fog and increased body hair but no significant changes in libido.

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research The misogyny of iron deficiency

64 citations , March 2021 in “Anaesthesia”

This review discusses the history and impact of iron deficiency anemia in women, highlighting its prevalence and the need for better detection and care, especially for those undergoing anesthesia.

research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia

1 citations , January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

This case study details a 31-year-old woman diagnosed with secondary syphilis that presented with chronic headaches and hair loss, ultimately attributed to neurosyphilis and alopecia syphilitica.

research ABS0613 BRAIN FOG – A FREQUENT, WORRYING AND UNDER TREATED SYMPTOM OF LUPUS IN PATIENT EXPERIENCE

June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases”

This study reported that "brain fog" was experienced by 41.7% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients, identified as one of their most concerning and least addressed symptoms in treatment plans, underscoring a need for better symptom management.

research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression

75 citations , January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology”

This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.

research Non-binary or genderqueer genders

475 citations , January 2016 in “International Review of Psychiatry”

This review discusses genderqueer and non-binary identities and explores how mental health professionals can support these marginalized communities, but it reports no new findings.

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