research Safety update: psychiatric and sexual adverse effects with finasteride
Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
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research Fluoroquinolone-induced serious, persistent, multisymptom adverse effects
Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.
research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitor treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia: an evidence‐based treatment update
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Care of the transgender patient: the role of the gynecologist
Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.
research The adverse effects of commonly used medications on male fertility: a comprehensive review
Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.
research Can we identify a post‐Serenoa syndrome (PSS)? A case series on sexual and psychiatric side effects of Serenoa repens
Serenoa repens may cause long-lasting sexual and psychiatric side effects.
research Persistent adverse effects of antidepressants
Antidepressants can cause long-term side effects like severe withdrawal symptoms and sexual dysfunction, which can last for months or years after stopping the medication.
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 Oral finasteride use and sexual adverse events: signal detection from disproportionality analyses of data from the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
research Psychiatric shades of grey: mirtazapine-induced hair discoloration and hair loss
Mirtazapine may cause hair loss and change hair color, but stopping the drug can reverse these effects.
research Mining and analysis of adverse event signals of isotretinoin based on the real-world data of FAERS database
Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
research Finasteride Side Effects and Post-Finasteride Syndrome in Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
research The risk of psychiatric disorders in finasteride users with benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia: A population‐based case–control study
Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
research Psychological and psychiatric characterization of various groups of drugs users
Different drugs are linked to specific mental health issues.
research Isotretinoin-based treatment in patients with acne: main physiological and psychological effects
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Physiopathological role of the enzymatic complex 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in the generation of progesterone and testosterone neuroactive metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
research Pramipexole
Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.
research Efficacy and safety of Finasteride (5 alpha-reductase inhibitor) monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A critical review of the literature
Finasteride helps with prostate symptoms but may cause sexual side effects.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: survey of dermatologists from the Spanish Hair and Nail Disorders Group
Most dermatologists think post-finasteride syndrome is rare, possibly psychiatric, and needs more research.
research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
research Mirtazapine-induced Gynecomastia: An Unknown Side Effect?
Mirtazapine can cause male breast enlargement.
research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
research Finasteride as a model for personalized medicine
Finasteride treatment should be personalized to individual mental profiles.
research Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in patients with alopecia areata: evidence to date
Baricitinib is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
research Risk of Depression Associated With Finasteride Treatment
Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Association of Suicidality and Depression With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.