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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch (719) Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality With the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Evidence from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database
Finasteride may be linked to more psychiatric issues than dutasteride, but a definite cause isn't proven.
research Severe hair loss associated with psyc hotropic drugs in psychiatric inpatients—Data from an observational pharmacovigilance program in German-speaking countries
Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.
research Follow‐up of Adverse Drug Reactions from Peginterferon alfa‐2b—Ribavirin Therapy
Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
research Using a capture–recapture method to assess the frequency of adverse drug reactions in a French university hospital
The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
research HAIR LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH ESCITALOPRAM: DO SSRIs AFFECT MELATONIN AT THE HAIR FOLLICLE?
The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
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5 / 100 resultscommunity 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.
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 Huge anxiety after taking finasteride
The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.
community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.