Finasteride May Increase Risk of Seizures
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone with Epilepsy or had Epilepsy taking Finasteride?
in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 months ago A 28-year-old male noticed hair thinning and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride but is concerned about finasteride's potential effects on epilepsy. He has tried microneedling, tretinoin, and minoxidil with slight improvement.
community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?
in Update 17 upvotes 2 years ago A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.
community Hormonal changes on Finasteride?
in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 10 months ago Finasteride can increase estrogen levels, causing dizziness and nausea. Users discuss adjusting treatment and diet, and explore alternatives for hair loss management.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
in Research/Science 493 upvotes 5 months ago Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Finasteride sleep related advice
in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 month ago Finasteride can cause sleep disturbances, but these often improve over time. Some users experience side effects like reduced libido and brain fog, while others see hair regrowth and manage side effects by adjusting dosage or switching to topical treatments.
community Finasteride has increased my Estradiol (estrogen) levels by 51% percentage
in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 1 year ago Finasteride increased the user's estrogen levels by 51%, causing concerns about gynecomastia and sleep issues. Despite potential side effects, the user prefers continuing finasteride to prevent hair loss, considering it essential for self-esteem.
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research Advances in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Brief Review of Finasteride Studies
10 citations , June 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.