research Finasteride and the Uncertainties of Establishing Harms
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research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Overview
Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition by Polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research Bioequivalence Study of Finasteride
Finasteride's two formulations absorb similarly, showing bioequivalence.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Homology Modeling of 5-Alpha-Reductase 2 Using Available Experimental Data
Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
research Finasteride-Related Leydig Cell Tumor: Report of a Case and Literature Review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research Merck Offers Money Back Guarantee on Finasteride
Merck will refund the cost of the drug finasteride if it doesn't improve symptoms within six months or if the patient needs surgery within two years.
research Impact of Anti-Androgen Therapies on COVID-19 Susceptibility: A Case-Control Study in Male Population from Two COVID-19 Regional Centers of Lombardy, Italy
Men taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may be less likely to experience severe COVID-19, but it doesn't prevent ICU admission or death.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Clinical Effects and Economic Impact of Dutasteride and Finasteride Therapy in Italian Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
research Expression and Cellular Localization of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Its Receptor in Human Hyperplastic Prostate Tissue
KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
research Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Finasteride and Tadalafil in Recently FDA Approved Entadfi Capsules
The methods accurately measure finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules for quality control.
research Dutasteride Improves Nocturia but Does Not Lead to Better Sleep: Results from the REDUCE Clinical Trial
Dutasteride can reduce night-time urination but it doesn't improve sleep quality.
research Safety and Efficacy of Advanced and Targeted Acid α-Glucosidase (AT-GAA) (ATB200/AT2221) in ERT-Switch Nonambulatory Patients with Pompe Disease: Preliminary Results from the ATB200-02 Trial
The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
research Finasteride Use During Pregnancy and Early Neonatal Outcome: A Case Report
Baby born healthy despite mom taking finasteride, but more research needed.
research Determination of the Potency of a Novel Saw Palmetto Supercritical CO2 Extract for 5α-Reductase Isoform II Inhibition Using a Cell-Free In Vitro Test System
The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
research Blockade of Androgen Markers Using a Novel Betasitosterol, Thioctic Acid, and Carnitine-Containing Compound in Prostate and Hair Follicle Cell-Based Assays
The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research Homologous Recombination Induced by Doxazosin Mesylate and Saw Palmetto in the Drosophila Wing-Spot Test
Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: The Finasteride Story
Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
research Doxazosin and Finasteride Alone or in Combination: The PREDICT Study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
research Effect of Finasteride and/or Terazosin on Serum PSA: Results of VA Cooperative Study #359
Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research Scientific Evaluation of a Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation on BPH in Animal Model
The Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation significantly improved symptoms of enlarged prostate in rats.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Related Litigation: A Legal Database Review
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.
research Sexual, Physical, And Overall Adverse Effects In Patients Treated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
research Acute Gross Hematuria: Etiology and Management
Most cases of visible blood in urine resolve on their own, but severe cases may need treatment.