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January 2011 in “Circulation” Cardiovascular disease deaths decreased but still caused one-third of U.S. deaths in 2007, with high rates of hypertension, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” Untreated Sheehan's Syndrome caused severe heart failure in a woman, which improved with hormone and heart failure treatment.
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Both penicillamine and tiopronin have significant side effects, but trying the alternative drug can be beneficial if the first is not tolerated.
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December 2007 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Blood pressure medications may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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.
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January 2008 in “Drug Safety”
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November 1999 in “Neurology” The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth, but switching to topical minoxidil may prevent this side effect.
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September 2025 in “The Oncologist” Effective management of side effects is crucial for safe use of sacituzumab govitecan in advanced breast cancer treatment.
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April 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have heart disease risk factors, so they should get heart screenings early.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
February 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar and mostly mild side effects.
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Careful dosing and monitoring are crucial to prevent adrenal insufficiency when using ketoconazole for Cushing's disease.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
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June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lenvatinib and sorafenib are generally safe but need dose adjustments due to side effects.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Graves' disease often causes skin issues, especially hyperpigmentation, which may be linked to treatments.
August 2020 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” Long-term use of Finasteride improves hair growth in Saudi women but may cause menstrual irregularities and mood changes.
December 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Endocrine” Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
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February 1985 in “PubMed” Stopping the beta-blocker nadolol led to quick hair regrowth and improved scalp condition.
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June 2018 in “Current Urology Reports” Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
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January 2000 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but stopping or reducing the dose usually reverses it.