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March 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Long-term opioid use can cause a serious condition where the adrenal glands don't work properly, which doctors should watch out for.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” SSRIs may help manage sexual behavior in dementia patients, but they can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
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October 2013 in “Urology” More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” The document concludes that drug repurposing, which is reusing known medicines for new illnesses, can provide faster, cheaper treatment options for various serious diseases, including cancer, COVID-19, and rare diseases.
11 citations
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October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
Repurposing existing drugs can save time and money in finding new treatments.
April 2025 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” Anabolic steroid misuse is a major health issue causing severe health problems and requires better awareness and monitoring.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Metyrapone effectively stabilizes severe Cushing's disease symptoms before surgery.
June 2016 in “Makedonski medicinski pregled” A man who drank too much hair growth medication got very sick but got better after hospital treatment.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
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June 2012 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
246 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Drug repurposing offers a faster, cheaper way to find treatments for rare diseases.
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
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October 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy”
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” Drug repurposing can create safer, cheaper treatments by finding new uses for existing drugs.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Post-drug syndromes are often overlooked, and better systems and education are needed to improve drug safety.
February 2025 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
January 2026 in “Nutrición Hospitalaria” Many drugs can cause lipid metabolism issues, and labels need better warnings.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
June 2025 in “The Senior Care Pharmacist” Certain medications like antipsychotics and some antidepressants increase the risk of falls in older patients.
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
January 1982 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
April 2026 in “Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety” Finasteride is high-risk for cognitive disorders, while Carbidopa/Levodopa, Topiramate, and Clonazepam are moderate-risk.