research Systematic review: depression, suicidal ideation with finasteride
Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
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research FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire/Function in Women
Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
research Squarticles as the nanoantidotes to sequester the overdosed antidepressant for detoxification
Tiny particles called anionic squarticles can effectively remove a common antidepressant from the body after an overdose.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
research Finasteride/flibanserin
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
research Alopecia areata with comorbid depression: early resolution with combined paroxetine–triamcinolone treatment
Combining paroxetine and triamcinolone effectively treats both alopecia areata and depression.
research PSSD,PFS,PRSD: A perspective for aetiology and treatment
The paper suggests that a decrease in estrogen receptor activity may cause sexual dysfunction syndromes and proposes hormonal treatments.
research Details always tell a big story: Importance of physical symptoms in evaluation of secondary causes of depression
Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
research Risk of Depression Associated With Finasteride Treatment
Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Finasteride, dutasteride: potential risk of suicidal ideation
research Attenzione divisa nei pazienti con cerebrolesione acquisita
Finasteride may cause sexual and psychological side effects by affecting an enzyme related to epinephrine.
research Antipsychotic-Like Properties of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors
research The influence of low dose finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, on circulating neuroactive steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research Finasteride drug safety alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Finasteride-Induced Neuropsychiatric Reactions
Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
research Finasteride: risk of suicidality and depression
Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research The interaction between finasteride and corticosterone levels: implications for depression-, and anxiety-like behavior and hippocampal synaptic plasticity in male rats
Chronic finasteride use in male rats doesn't strongly cause depression or anxiety due to adaptive stress hormone changes.
research The Comparative Effects Between Long‐Term and Short‐Term Treatment of Finasteride on Anxiety‐Like and Depression‐Like Behaviors in Early Senescent Male Rats
Long-term Finasteride treatment reduces depression better than short-term treatment in rats.
research Screening of drugs with potential antifungal activity for repurposing in the treatment of cryptococcosis.
Certain antiparasitics and antidepressants show promise for treating cryptococcosis, especially when combined with fluconazole.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase attenuates behavioral effects of D1-, but not D2-like receptor agonists in C57BL/6 mice
Finasteride reduces certain behaviors caused by D1-like receptor agonists but not by D2-like receptor agonists in mice.
research Finasteride appears to be associated with an increased incidence of sexual dysfunction
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research EFFECT OF FINASTERIDE TREATMENT IN MALE RAT: DEPRESSIVE-LIKE BEHAVIOR AND RELATED PARAMETERS
Finasteride may cause depression and affect brain and gut health in male rats.
research Selection of Anti-Depressants in Geriatric Dermatoses- A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Most dermatologists in Western Rajasthan prefer the anti-depressant Doxepin for elderly skin conditions and often refer patients to a psychiatrist.
research Decision letter for "The Comparative Effects Between Long‐Term and Short‐Term Treatment of Finasteride on Anxiety‐Like and Depression‐Like Behaviors in Early Senescent Male Rats"
research Decision letter for "The Comparative Effects Between Long‐Term and Short‐Term Treatment of Finasteride on Anxiety‐Like and Depression‐Like Behaviors in Early Senescent Male Rats"
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride and dutasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidality, so patients should be monitored closely.