research Signal detection between 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and the risk of suicidality and depression: an international pharmacovigilance analysis
Finasteride may increase the risk of suicidality and depression, especially in younger people.
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research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Preliminary pharmacokinetics and metabolism of novel non-steroidal antiandrogens in the rat: Relation of their systemic activity to the formation of a common metabolite
Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
research Anti-Androgenicity of Flutamide and its Metabolite Sch 16423
Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido and Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research The Role of 5αR Inhibitors in the Early Growth of Pca Cells
5αR inhibitors help slow early prostate cancer cell growth, suggesting combined treatments are needed.
research Finasterid in der Behandlung der benignen Prostatahyperplasie
Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and symptoms in most BPH patients.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Mesotherapy with Bicalutamide: A New Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia.
Bicalutamide mesotherapy improved hair density in women with hair loss and was well received.
research Highlights from JAAD Reviews: August 2025—Bicalutamide for female hair loss
Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The synthesis of (−)-4-methyl-8-chloro-trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenzo-[f]-quinolin-3-one-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C]) via a circuitous route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research Evaluation of Sex Hormone Levels in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients Treated with 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) in Amara city/Iraq
Finasteride effectively reduces DHT and E2 levels, helping with prostate enlargement.
research L'etude PCPT : regards d'un urologue intéressé
Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research 1378 CHARATERISTICS OF PATIENTS ON NON-DAILY AND DAILY DUTASTERIDE COMPARED TO PATIENTS CYTOREDUCTION NAIVE
Non-daily Dutasteride is more cost-effective and has lower cancer incidence than daily treatment.
research AN EFFICIENT SYNTHESIS OF DUTASTERIDE: UTILIZING BENZOYL GROUP AS NOVEL LACTAMIC PROTECTING GROUP
Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
research MP89-08 POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME: REAL OR IMAGINED?
Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
research Rational Design and Synthesis of 4-((1R,2R)-2-Hydroxycyclohexyl)-2(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (PF-998425), a Novel, Nonsteroidal Androgen Receptor Antagonist Devoid of Phototoxicity for Dermatological Indications
PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
research Finasteride 1 mg in alopecia: sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation. Providing balanced information to male patients is key.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Editor’s picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
research A Connection between the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore, Autophagy, and Cerebral Amyloidogenesis
Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
research A comparison of the relative efficacy of antiandrogens for the treatment of acne in hyperandrogenic women
Flutamide and CPA are more effective than finasteride for treating acne in hyperandrogenic women.
research 17α-Acetoxy-6-bromo-16β-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
research 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 Patient satisfaction, side effects, and other reactions reported by adult men prescribed compounded, topical finasteride via a national telehealth platform: A retrospective analysis of real world data (Preprint)
Topical finasteride is well-tolerated and satisfies most users with minimal side effects.
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 Finasteride-related Leydig cell tumour: report of a case and literature review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research Comparison of Different Alpha-blocker Combinations in Male Hypertensives with Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
The doxazosin plus tamsulosin combination improved symptoms effectively with fewer side effects.
research Dihydrotestosterone and the Concept of 5α–Reductase Inhibition in Human Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.