15 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry” Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
September 2004 in “Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
2 citations
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September 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Stopping Propecia may improve sperm count and fertility.
The method accurately measures finasteride in capsules.
5 citations
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
6 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Finasteride's two formulations absorb similarly, showing bioequivalence.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” February 2020 in “Definitions”
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” No clear link found between finasteride and suicidal thoughts or actions.
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October 2006 in “BMC clinical pharmacology” Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
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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.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
April 2012 in “Dermatology Times E-News” Finasteride must now warn about lasting sexual side effects.
June 2020 in “Mağallaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ” Finasteride reduces fertility in male rats.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss may cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis, and various factors contribute to female sexual dysfunction.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
January 2012 in “Pharmacy Today” The test and reference finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
June 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride can cause gum swelling and bleeding, but stopping the drug helps recovery.
March 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride can help treat men's hair loss but may have side effects.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in blood and shows how the body processes it.
4 citations
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November 2001 in “PubMed” 1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
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.
22 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
July 2006 in “Inpharma Weekly”
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.