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research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome

33 citations , January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne

10 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Review of Current Literature

1 citations , July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports”

Post-finasteride Syndrome causes lasting negative effects, but more research is needed for treatment and risk evaluation.

research Advice on the Safe Introduction and Continued Use of Isotretinoin in Acne in the U.K. 2010

98 citations , May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne but requires careful monitoring for side effects, especially in women who could become pregnant.

research Pramipexole

October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.

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community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.

in Research/Science 493 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

community Common hair-loss drug consistently associated with higher rates of psychiatric harm

in Research/Science 183 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 6 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community European Medecine Agency (EMA) review of Finasteride and Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.

community 17M - beat the norwood reaper in 4 months. Am I a hyper responder? Can I maintain for a year until I can start fin?

in Progress Pictures 731 upvotes 7 months ago

A 17-year-old improved his hairline using minoxidil and derma stamping, planning to start finasteride at 18. He received advice on dosing and potential side effects to maintain results.

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