Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
A user experienced severedepression and anxiety after taking finasteride for hair loss, which resolved after stopping the medication. They shared their story to warn others about potential side effects.
A 23-year-old experienced severedepression and suicidal thoughts from oral finasteride and is considering trying topical finasteride but is worried about similar side effects. They are currently using RU58841 and Minoxidil and are seeking advice on the lowest effective dose of topical finasteride.
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severedepression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.
The user had a failed hair transplant in 2018, didn't use medication, and experienced severedepression from further hair loss. They started treatment in 2022 with 0.5mg daily finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1ml daily topical minoxidil, and are considering low dose RU58841 and dermarolling.
The conversation discusses finasteride for hair loss, especially among those with a history of depression. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing worsened depression.