137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
4 citations
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October 1993 in “PubMed” Valproic acid can cause mild side effects like anorexia and hair loss in some epileptic patients.
January 2017 in “Revista da Universidade Vale do Rio Verde” Finasteride is commonly used for male pattern hair loss but has potential risks, including irreversible sexual dysfunction.
12 citations
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February 2017 in “International journal of developmental neuroscience” Female guinea pigs exposed to less allopregnanolone before birth showed more anxiety-like behavior.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Current drug safety systems fail to detect long-term side effects, needing improvements to protect health and trust.
January 2025 in “Journal of Prescribing Practice”
January 2026 in “Reactions Weekly” Both finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual side effects, but they may differ in frequency and severity.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Anadolu psikiyatri dergisi” A teenager's hair loss was caused by the drug quetiapine but improved after stopping the medication.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Post-finasteride syndrome causes various symptoms in men using finasteride, with no known cure.
2 citations
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September 2015 in “Türk pediatri arşivi : İstanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi” Valproic acid can very rarely cause nail separation, which usually gets better on its own after stopping the drug.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” Spanlastics effectively deliver Rizatriptan Benzoate with high efficiency and controlled release.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Current drug safety systems fail to detect long-term side effects, leading to preventable health issues.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Ivacaftor can protect against noise-induced hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress.
January 2025 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for elderly patients with ulcerative colitis.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib improves anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” There is no proven treatment for post-finasteride syndrome yet.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” There is no proven treatment for post-finasteride syndrome yet.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Revista médica de Chile” Lithium can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss.
36 citations
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Stopping finasteride can lead to lasting sexual and psychological issues.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.