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GlossaryPost-Finasteride Syndrome

condition with persistent side effects after stopping finasteride

Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a condition that some individuals experience after discontinuing the use of finasteride, a medication commonly prescribed for hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms can include persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments, which may continue for months or even years after stopping the drug. The exact cause of PFS is not well understood, and it remains a topic of ongoing research and debate within the medical community.

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How to Deal with the Issues of Fertility, Malignancies, and Postfinasteride Syndrome While Prescribing Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

research How to Deal with the Issues of Fertility, Malignancies, and Postfinasteride Syndrome While Prescribing Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.

research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Overview

6 citations, September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”

Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.

research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome

35 citations, June 2018 in “Urology”

The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: About 2 Cases and Review of the Literature

2 citations, January 2016 in “Andrology”

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem

26 citations, December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress”

Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.

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community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 271 upvotes 4 months ago

Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

in Chat 142 upvotes 9 months ago

A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

in Finasteride 42 upvotes 5 years ago

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

community White Rice Lowers DHT and might cause post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago

White rice may lower DHT and potentially cause symptoms similar to post-finasteride syndrome. The user experienced muscle wasting, depression, and other symptoms after consuming large amounts of white rice.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 73 upvotes 4 years ago

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.

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