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GlossaryPsychotropic Drugs (Psychotropic Agents)

substances that alter brain function to affect mood and behavior

Psychotropic drugs, also known as psychotropic medications or psychopharmaceuticals, are substances that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior by altering brain function. They are commonly used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. These drugs work by influencing neurotransmitters, the chemicals in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells.

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research Psychoactive Agents in Dermatology

3 citations , January 2000

Psychoactive drugs can help treat skin conditions linked to psychological issues.

research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility

77 citations , June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology”

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

research Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

54 citations , September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

research Drug-Induced Alopecia: Review of the Literature

20 citations , September 1995 in “PubMed”

Many drugs can cause temporary hair loss, which usually stops when the drug is discontinued.

research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 1

December 2023 in “Cutis”

Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.

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community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

community 21M Started young, treated early, but non-responder to dht blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 57 upvotes 8 months ago

A 21-year-old male uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss but still experiences progression with high DHT levels. Suggestions include increasing dosages, checking for deficiencies, considering a hair system, or consulting a specialist.

community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 725 upvotes 1 year ago

You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.

community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

in Chat 91 upvotes 3 years ago

Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 102 upvotes 5 years ago

User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.