research Finasteride treatment and neuroactive steroid formation.
Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Guideline for the primary care management of male lower urinary tract symptoms
Dual therapy with specific medications can help manage male urinary symptoms and reduce side effects.
research A Retrospective Case-Control Study Evaluating Medications Associated with Inpatient Falls in a Single Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Certain medications like antipsychotics and some antidepressants increase the risk of falls in older patients.
research SAT-435 When The Cure Becomes The Cause: Adrenal Insufficiency In Cushing’s Management
Careful dosing and monitoring are crucial to prevent adrenal insufficiency when using ketoconazole for Cushing's disease.
research The neurosteroid metabolite of progesterone, 3α‐OH‐dihydroprogesterone (3α‐OH‐DHP), is required for attenuated baroreflex mediated sympathoexcitation in pregnancy
3α‐OH‐DHP is essential for reducing nerve activity related to blood pressure control during pregnancy.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research The role of dutasteride in the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction and related conditions
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
research EFFECT OF LOW DOSE FINASTERIDE ON SEMEN VOLUME AND SPERM DENSITY IN YOUNG MEN
research Very-low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A study with quantitative trichoscopic documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research UP-02.011 Biofeedback Treatment for Dysfunctional Voiding Diagnosed in Adulthood
Biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in adults showed no symptom improvement.
research Balint’s syndrome—missed or mistaken?
The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
research A Retrospective Study on the Safety of Systemic Minoxidil for Hair Loss in the Older Population
Systemic minoxidil is generally safe for older adults, but caution is needed for those with heart risks.
research Clinical Study of Tolterodine Tartrate in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Tolterodine Tartrate effectively treats overactive bladder symptoms.
research BPH Medications May Increase Risk of Self-Harm, Depression
BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
research PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION ON SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION PERSISTENCE, WORSENING OR IMPROVEMENT IN BPH PATIENTS AFTER FINASTERIDE OR DUTASTERIDE TREATMENT
Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
research PROGRESSIVE SLEEP APNOEAS RESPOND TO MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE
Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
research Association of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer with antihypertensive drugs: A report from the Research on Adverse Drug events And Reports project
Blood pressure medications may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Adverse effects of finasteride in men treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia - a literature review
Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
research Association of Hypertension and Hyperaldosteronism with Androgenetic Alopecia in Male Patients: Case control study. (Preprint)
Androgenetic alopecia is not linked to higher risks of hypertension or hyperaldosteronism.
research Low-dose finasteride in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive narrative review of efficacy, safety, and preventative potential
Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Investigating the mechanisms underlying effects of testosterone on blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive rats / Loh Su Yi
Testosterone raises blood pressure by affecting kidney function and brain gene regulation over time.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research Finasteride
Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
research Finasteride inhibits epinephrine synthesis in humans: implication for sexual dysfunction
Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
research Associations between semen quality and lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing male
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research The Cardiovascular Safety of Dutasteride
Dutasteride is as safe for the heart as finasteride.
research Finasteride induced depression: a prospective study
Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
research Xerostomia as a Rare Adverse Effect of Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil: A Case Report With Recurrence After Rechallenge
Oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth, but switching to topical minoxidil may prevent this side effect.