248 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neurosteroids are crucial for stress response, and targeting specific receptors may help treat certain disorders.
February 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Flibanserin shows promise for treating male sexual dysfunction but has side effects like insomnia and fatigue.
45 citations
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July 2002 in “The Neurologist” A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2014 in “Shiyong laonian yixue” Tamsulosin and finasteride improve heart function and circadian rhythm in elderly men with heart failure and prostate issues.
26 citations
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Good medication adherence improves quality of life in subclinical thyroid disorder patients.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
19 citations
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June 2006 in “Physiology & Behavior” Finasteride slows down motherly behavior in first-time pregnant rats.
50 citations
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
47 citations
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January 2003 in “Current opinion in urology” A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
82 citations
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August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
17 citations
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September 2013 in “The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology”
July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinical medicine insights” Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
January 2016 in “Yanwaishang zhiye yanbing zazhi” Atropine and neosynephrine effectively prevent floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “Stress” Children with lower inhibitory control experience more stress when starting third grade.
Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.
January 2025 in “Seizure” Dual anti-seizure medications, especially valproic acid with lamotrigine, often cause more side effects like hair loss and memory issues.
May 2024 in “Nano letters” Polydopamine and quercetin together can speed up hair regrowth.
5 citations
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January 2002 in “European journal of pediatrics” "D-CHRAMPS syndrome" is a newly identified condition with multiple severe symptoms.
150 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Upadacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in teens.
223 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
March 2008 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
12 citations
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August 2018 in “Psychiatry research” Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.