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More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Review: Adding α1-blockers to 5α-reductase inhibitors improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Combining α1-blockers with 5α-reductase inhibitors improves urinary symptoms in men.
research MINOXIDIL-ASSOCIATED PERICARDIAL EFFUSION WITH IMPENDING TAMPONADE: A CASE REPORT
Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
research Finasteride/testosterone
research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study
Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
research Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
research Finasteride cream and idiopathic hirsutism
research Expression of E-SOD, GPX5 mRNAs and immunoexpression of Cu/ZnSOD in epididymal epithelial cells of finasteride-treated rats
Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
research Finasteride-associated cataract and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome
Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
research P6590Androgenic effects on ventricular repolarization: a translational study from pharmacovigilance databases to iPSC-cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
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 Clinical Corner: Case Report Spermatozoa and Chronic Treatment with Finasteride: A TEM and FISH Study
Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
research SHPro ® (mixture of Angelica gigas and Astragalus membranaceus ) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
SHPro® improved urinary symptoms and erectile function in men and is safe.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research Alterações morfométricas, estereológicas e funcionais no epidídimo e parâmetros de fertilidade em ratos tratados com finasterida
Finasteride impairs sperm quality and fertility in rats, even after stopping treatment.
research First reboxetine trial results reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: our current knowledge
The cause of post-finasteride syndrome is unclear and needs more research.
research Finasteride had fewer sexual side effects compared to dutasteride in men with BPH
Finasteride causes fewer sexual side effects than dutasteride in men with BPH.
research 5-α-Reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer chemoprevention: an updated Cochrane systematic review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research (423) A Case Series of Successful Off-label Use of Flibanserin
Flibanserin may help improve sexual symptoms in various conditions beyond its approved use.
research Effect of dutasteride 0.5 mg/d in men with androgenetic alopecia recalcitrant to finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Finasteride-related self-harm and suicidal ideation
research Efectos adversos de finasteride: mitos y realidades. Una revisión actualizada
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
research MP85-04 DOES IMIPRAMINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE MEDICAL TREATMENT HAVE CLINICAL IMPLICATION IN TREATMENT OF RETROGRADE EJACULATION CAUSED BY DIABETES MELLITUS?
Imipramine and pseudoephedrine treatment can effectively restore normal ejaculation in patients with diabetes, increasing their chances for pregnancy.
research Ectopic hair on the glans penis
A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
research A Case of Unilateral Idiopathic Gynecomastia Aggravated by Low-dose Finasteride (1mg/day, Propecia$^{(R)}$)
Low-dose finasteride can cause painful breast enlargement in men, which resolves after stopping the medication.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitor related litigation: A legal database review
Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
research Systematic review: depression, suicidal ideation with finasteride
Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
research Comment on Current Investigations into the Postfinasteride Syndrome
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.