May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
Finasteride may reduce heart damage in rats.
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Urology” Dutasteride is slightly better than finasteride for treating BPH but has fewer sexual side effects.
August 2002 in “Inpharma Weekly” April 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than previously thought.
January 2005 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” Two types of finasteride tablets work the same in the body.
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October 2006 in “Oncology times” Finasteride improves prostate cancer detection in PSA test.
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October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Ginseng was more effective than finasteride in treating enlarged prostate in rats.
April 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
August 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
August 2003 in “药物不良反应杂志” Combining finasteride and terazosin can cause severe allergic reactions.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride 1 mg reduces semen quality without affecting hormones.
July 2009 in “Guoji yiyao weisheng daobao” Combining α1A-blockers with Prozac is more effective for treating premature ejaculation than Prozac alone.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
November 2024 in “Nanomaterials” The nanocrystalline suspension effectively delivers dutasteride over time with minimal inflammation.
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June 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
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February 2019 in “Der Urologe” Medications for benign prostatic syndrome can cause cognitive issues and depression.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Method accurately measures finasteride and tamsulosin in combined drug form.
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
January 2005 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction syndrome was formally recognized in 2006, impacting clinical practice and research.
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May 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.