41 citations
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October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry”
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss. Concerns about AI-generated content accuracy and misinformation are raised.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride/dutasteride, and the potential for nocebo effects to influence side-effects. They caution others against focusing too much on possible side-effects when using these drugs, as they are generally safe and effective.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
The user is experiencing side effects from fluridil after switching from finasteride due to severe side effects. They are uncertain whether to continue with fluridil, considering it might be their body adjusting, a nocebo effect, or a permanent issue.