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    GlossaryFluoxetine

    medication used to treat depression and anxiety disorders

    Fluoxetine, commonly known by the brand name Prozac, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and certain eating disorders. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and emotional stability.

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      community 24F - AGA & TE since 14. Is this regrowth for sure?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old woman with AGA and TE since age 14 is questioning if her hair is regrowing or breaking. She has been using minoxidil consistently since September 2025, along with caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto, and has improved her overall hair care routine.

      community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

      community Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.

      in Research/Science  188 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.

      community Hair loss over a year following depression and taking antidepressants

      in Side effects?  200 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.