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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” This study found that low-dose finasteride use in young men was associated with higher reporting of persistent sexual dysfunction, with some cases linked to suicidal ideation.
October 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts.
December 2025 in “Instituto Politécnico do Porto” In this study, the authors concluded that there is no clear difference in suicidal ideation between different 5α-reductase inhibitors, but results vary by finasteride dose, patient age, and psychiatric history.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” April 2023 in “European urology open science” This study reviews the psychological side effects of finasteride, noting a potential association between 5-AR inhibitors and increased depressive symptoms, but emphasizes that the causal link to suicidal ideation remains unclear; the authors recommend mental health screenings and close monitoring for patients starting this medication.