Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
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April 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors don't cause depression.
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May 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining paroxetine and triamcinolone effectively treats both alopecia areata and depression.
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August 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
August 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk by 31%, but results vary based on comparison groups.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.
January 2017 in “ScholarWorks - WMU (Western Michigan University)” Stopping SSRIs can reverse hair loss in some patients.
October 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts.
May 2024 in “European urology focus” Drugs for prostate enlargement and hair loss were not linked to increased risk of depression or suicide.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” New methods are improving treatment for depression.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
April 2026 in “C&EN Global Enterprise” Serotonin's role in mental health is complex and not fully understood, affecting treatment effectiveness.
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.
March 2023 in “Zdorov'â čolovìka” Certain medications can reduce sexual desire and function, especially in women.
February 2024 in “Urology” Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
June 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
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September 2009 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
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June 2025 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicidality and depression, especially in younger people.
October 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” 2 citations
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June 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” Vitamin D can help reduce depression in people with hypothyroidism.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
July 2024 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Long-term finasteride treatment reduces depression and brain issues in obese male rats.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.