October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Ixekizumab has known and some unexpected side effects.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Rimegepant causes more nausea and skin issues, while ubrogepant causes more muscle issues; personalized treatment is important.
January 2025 in “Seizure” Dual anti-seizure medications, especially valproic acid with lamotrigine, often cause more side effects like hair loss and memory issues.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.
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November 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Aromatase inhibitors can cause various adverse reactions, so monitoring is crucial.
March 2026 in “The Aging Male” PDE5 inhibitors cause earlier adverse events in BPH treatment, requiring careful monitoring.
January 2026 in “Nutrición Hospitalaria” Many drugs can cause lipid metabolism issues, and labels need better warnings.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” EGFR-TKIs can cause unexpected skin, nail, and hair issues.
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August 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride is most linked to drug-induced erectile dysfunction.
Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
August 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
January 2016 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
October 2021 in “European urology open science” 30 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients have higher risks of autoimmune diseases, infections, and skin cancer.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Montelukast is linked to increased risks of suicidal thoughts and depression.
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November 2025 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Avacopan may cause unexpected side effects, so early monitoring is important.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Tralokinumab for atopic dermatitis may cause side effects like dizziness, headache, nausea, hair loss, and acne.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Spironolactone has the most side effects, including serious risks, while eplerenone and finerenone mainly affect the heart, kidneys, and metabolism.
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September 2024 in “Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicidal events and hair loss compared to other diabetes drugs.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
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May 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib effectively improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata with few side effects.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Avacopan is generally safe, with some minor side effects like nausea and fatigue.
April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Janus Kinase inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.