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Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
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research Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO Guideline Part II: Treatment Delivery for Non-metastatic Biochemical Recurrence After Primary Radical Prostatectomy
Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson’s Disease Models
Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.
research Effect of dutasteride on the detection of prostate cancer in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Dutasteride may lower the chance of finding prostate cancer in men with enlarged prostates.
research Comment on “Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients”
Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.
research Phase I-II trial of weekly bicalutamide in men with high PSA and negative biopsy
Weekly bicalutamide is safe and effective, with 50 mg/week recommended.
research Long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia alters glucose and lipid profiles and increases severity of erectile dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Abstract P5-09-21: Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs): Enobosarm as targeted therapy for the treatment of androgen receptor-positive breast cancer
Enobosarm may effectively treat androgen receptor-positive breast cancer with fewer side effects.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception1
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Insight into Recent Advances in Degrading Androgen Receptor for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction after Discontinuation of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Rats Depending on the Duration of Treatment
Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Solitary fixed drug eruption caused by finasteride
Finasteride can cause a unique skin reaction on the penile shaft.
research Delphi Consensus on Attenuated Androgen Use for Long‐Term Prophylaxis in Hereditary Angioedema: AURA Project
The consensus provides guidelines for safely stopping danazol in hereditary angioedema treatment.
research FDA declines approval of testosterone drug for third time
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
research Anti-Androgenicity of Flutamide and its Metabolite Sch 16423
Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Appropriateness of oral drugs for long-term treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older persons: results of a systematic literature review and international consensus validation process (LUTS-FORTA 2014)
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
research Phase I safety and pharmacokinetic study of SU-014813 in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced solid tumours
The drug combination was safe and showed promise in treating advanced tumors.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
research Prospective randomized study of sexual function in men taking dutasteride for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
research Hormone Blocking Anticancer Drugs
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
research Key targets of hormonal treatment of prostate cancer. Part 2: the androgen receptor and 5α-reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Cardiovascular Toxicities of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
ADT for prostate cancer may harm the heart, but GnRH antagonists might be safer.
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
research DIABETE E DOLORE: EFFETTO TERAPEUTICO DEI METABOLITI DEL TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone metabolites may help relieve diabetic nerve pain.
research Do finasteride and bicalutamide affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?
Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
research Do finasteride and bicalutamide affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?
Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
research Effect of the 5α-reductase enzyme inhibitor dutasteride in the brain of intact and parkinsonian mice
Dutasteride may protect the brain in early Parkinson's disease.