research Comparison of Oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is the most effective for hair loss but may cause sexual and mental side effects.
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research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
research Pegylated-Interferon-Alpha 2a in Clinical Practice: How to Manage Patients Suffering from Side Effects
Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
research Androgens’ Effects Across the Lifespan in Men and Animal Models
Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
research Mechanisms Underlying Select Chemotherapeutic-Agent-Induced Neuroinflammation and Subsequent Neurodegeneration
Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 22M Quit Finasteride Due to Mental Side Effects, Seeking Alternatives
The user stopped using finasteride due to mental side effects but is concerned about hair loss. They are seeking affordable alternatives to finasteride, as their hairline is receding.
community Anyone switch from fin to dut and then quit?
The user experienced mental side effects from both oral and topical finasteride and is considering trying dutasteride or liposomal topical finasteride. They are concerned about potential worsening of hair loss if they quit dutasteride.
community Switching from oral to topical finasteride due to mood issues - 4 months post transplant
The user experienced mental side effects from oral finasteride, such as brain fog and low mood, and switched to topical finasteride combined with minoxidil. They are monitoring mental clarity and hair progress after stopping oral finasteride.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.