October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Ixekizumab has known and some unexpected side effects.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.
February 2024 in “Urology” Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
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June 2015 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some drugs for inflammation may cause psoriasis-like hair loss.
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October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift” Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
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January 1995 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
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October 2016 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
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April 2014 in “Drugs” Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
February 2014 in “Revista Argentina de Cardiología” Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.
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January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
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February 2021 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Medical castration in prostate cancer patients can increase the risk of serious heart rhythm problems, so it's important to monitor heart activity during treatment.
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November 2025 in “Neuro-Oncology” Safusidenib erbumine shows promise as a treatment for certain brain tumors, but mild side effects like hair loss need attention.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Gefitinib can cause scalp skin issues and permanent hair loss.
February 2023 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association” Targeted cancer therapies can cause new side effects, requiring careful monitoring and management to ensure patient safety.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
September 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” D-004 shows moderate antidepressant effects but is less effective than Sertraline and Imipramine.
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May 2008 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” Cabergoline helped a boy with Cushing disease get better after surgery and radiotherapy didn't work.
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January 2012 in “Case reports in medicine” Diphencyprone can cause unexpected and possibly permanent vitiligo.
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
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December 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The patches could quickly deliver epilepsy treatment and reduce seizures.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Turkish sleep medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have poor sleep, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” Pembrolizumab can cause unusual eyelash growth, but it may still be worth continuing if cancer treatment is effective.
January 2026 in “Andrology” PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
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May 2018 in “Drug Safety” Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.