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Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.

Using more low-cost and generic drugs could save Medicare Part D a lot of money.

Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.

Generic drug inserts in Saudi Arabia often have inaccurate information, needing better regulation and quality control.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.

Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Targeted anticancer therapies in children often cause skin side effects like rash and dry skin.

Carboplatin-paclitaxel is preferred for advanced lung cancer due to its balance of affordability and patient well-being.

Crataegus pinnatifida extract may help increase hair growth and thickness in mice.

Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.

Switching to generic tacrolimus was safe, effective, and saved money.

Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.

Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.

Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.

Using computers to analyze drugs can find new uses for them, but actual experiments are needed to confirm these uses.

Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.

Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.

Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.

Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.

Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.

Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.