research Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch The US FDA has approved the marketing of generic finasteride 5mg tablets by Actavis.
research Treatment of female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women—What is the evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research A method for simultaneous analysis of androgens, dutasteride and finasteride in human serum by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
A new method was developed to analyze certain hormones and drugs in human blood efficiently.
research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride versus dutasteride: a real-world economic evaluation.
Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Finasteride effectively attenuates the impairments of left ventricular function and cardiac sympathovagal balance in both aging and obese male rats via reducing systemic oxidative stress
Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
research A proposed etiopathology of persistent dysfunctions emerging from use and discontinuation of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: sequelae of drug-mediated microvasculopathy
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
research Development and validation of a new gas flame ionization detector method for the determination of finasteride in tablets
New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
research Long-term use of dutasteride to treat androgenic alopecia in young men may lead to persistent abnormalities in semen parameters
Long-term use of dutasteride for hair loss may harm semen quality.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
research CHRONIC TREATMENT WITH FINASTERIDE DAILY DOES NOT AFFECT SPERMATOGENESIS OR SEMEN PRODUCTION IN YOUNG MEN
research MP27-18 STATEWIDE GEOGRAPHIC PRICE VARIATION OF GENERIC BPH MEDICATIONS
Big chain pharmacies in Pennsylvania charge significantly more for generic BPH medications than independent pharmacies, but independent pharmacies have more regional price variation.
research Screen steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors in vitro by high performance liquid chromatography
The method is quick and effective for testing steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors.
research UV SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FINASTERIDE IN BULK AND PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM
The method measures finasteride accurately and cheaply using UV light.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride may become the top choice for treating hair loss.
research Insights into the peripheral nature of persistent sexual dysfunction associated with post-finasteride, post-SSRI and post-accutane syndromes: lessons learned from a case study
Peripheral treatments showed some improvement in sexual dysfunction, but central symptoms remain challenging.
research Finasteride
research Long‐term efficacy and safety of dutasteride 0.5 mg in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia: 5‐year data demonstrating clinical improvement with sustained efficacy
Dutasteride 0.5 mg is safe and effective for long-term use in Korean men with hair loss.
research A randomized phase II trial on the addition of dutasteride to combined androgen blockade therapy versus combined androgen blockade therapy alone in patients with advanced or metastatic salivary duct carcinoma – the DUCT study protocol
Adding dutasteride to therapy may improve treatment for advanced salivary duct cancer.
research 133 Grey-Scale Penile Ultrasound Findings in Young Men with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Who Used Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Retrospective Review
Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
research Dual effects of 5α-reductase inhibitor dutasteride on androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
research Farmácia Aliança - Maia
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research T07-O-05 Finasteride 5 mg and sexual side effects. How many of these are related to a nocebo phenomenon?
Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
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.
research Comparison of Finasteride and Dutasteride on Risk of Prostate Cancer in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pooled Analysis of 15 Real-world Databases
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar effects on prostate cancer risk in BPH patients.
research [Therapy of androgenetic alopecia with finasteride. What must be considered in consultation and drug prescribing].
Finasteride effectively thickens hair in men with minimal side effects.
research Experimental Evaluation of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivative of Deoxycholic Acid as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in In Silico and In Vivo Models
The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.