January 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride might cause rare blood clot in brain for baldness patients.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride use linked to increased suicidality in patients under 45.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
October 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause multiple side effects like tremors, dry skin, and rapid aging.
December 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man stopped medications due to sexual side effects, found relief with prostatic artery embolisation.
September 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced post-finasteride syndrome symptoms after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
May 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride treatment for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction.
December 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused bleeding in a man, which stopped after stopping the drug.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
July 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause serious muscle-related side effects.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
December 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride have equal safety for treating BPH without increased heart risk.
September 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride don't raise erectile dysfunction risk.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Post-finasteride syndrome causes various symptoms in men using finasteride, with no known cure.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” No clear link found between finasteride and suicidal thoughts or actions.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
October 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly”
April 2004 in “Inpharma Weekly” Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss issues.
November 1999 in “Reactions Weekly”
February 1998 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” Integrating best practices for steroid users in Swiss primary care is feasible and beneficial, but doping laws need change.
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October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift” Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.