research Finasteride- and dutasteride-related suicidal ideation
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts.
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research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
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 Case Report of Biotin Treatment for Valproate-Induced Hair Loss
Biotin may effectively treat hair loss caused by valproate medication.
research A comparison between finasteride, flutamide, and finasteride plus flutamide combination in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
research Efficacy, tolerability, and safety of montelukast versus finasteride for the treatment of moderate acne in women: A prospective, randomized, single‐blinded, active‐controlled trial
Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.
research Oral finasteride use and sexual adverse events: signal detection from disproportionality analyses of data from the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
research Finasteride
Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Virtual Bioequivalence Assessment of Ritlecitinib Capsules with Incorporation of Observed Clinical Variability Using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model
50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
research Former finasteride users with sexual side effects at increased risk for depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
Men with sexual side effects from finasteride may face higher risks of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research LB1056 Phase 1b: Translational evaluation of VYN201, a pan-BD BET inhibitor, for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo
VYN201 shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for non-segmental vitiligo.
research Semaglutide as a Cornerstone Therapy in Obesity: Clinical and Pharmacological Insights
Semaglutide is an effective weekly treatment for obesity, promoting weight loss and improving health, despite some side effects.
research Improvement in health‐related quality of life and symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with alopecia areata randomized to baricitinib or placebo: Results from two international randomized controlled trials
Patients with severe alopecia areata felt better and less anxious or depressed when treated with baricitinib compared to placebo.
research Comparison of effectiveness of weekly azathioprine pulse (WAP) and betamethasone oral mini pulse (BOMP) in the treatment of moderate to severe alopecia areata
Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
research Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Dutasteride for Reducing Heavy Drinking in Men
Dutasteride helps reduce heavy drinking, especially for those who drink to cope.
research A comparison between flutamide and finasteride plus flutamide combination in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.
research Psychiatric and sexual dysfunction warnings strengthened for finasteride and dutasteride
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that additional information regarding psychiatric and sexual side effects will be included in the product information for medications containing finasteride and dutasteride. This decision follows a review of evidence for both drugs, as detailed in a drug safety update published on 11 May 2026. The MHRA recommends further measures to address these concerns.
research Compounded topical finasteride-related AEs
research Finasteride drug safety alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects
Former finasteride users with persistent sexual side effects have higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Metoprolol
Metoprolol and propranolol may cause hair loss.
research Flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and improves acne and seborrhea without side effects.
research UNITY INOVA NMR Spectrometer Systems Installation Planning
Divalproex sodium significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
research BPH Medications May Increase Risk of Self-Harm, Depression
BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
research Sex differences in the effect of finasteride on acute ethanol withdrawal severity in C57BL/6J and DBA/2J mice
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.
research Finasteride and Suicide: A Postmarketing Case Series
Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
research withdrawn
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Semaglutide-associated worsening of atypical anorexia nervosa in an adolescent girl: case report
Semaglutide may worsen eating disorders in vulnerable individuals.
research 62339 Improvement in anxiety and depression in adult patients with severe alopecia areata treated with deuruxolitinib: Pooled data from the THRIVE-AA1 and THRIVE-AA2 Phase 3 trials
Deuruxolitinib improves anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Acquired trichomegaly with topiramate
A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.