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      community How an SSRI seemed to help my hairloss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      An SSRI (paroxetine) reduced hair loss and itching for a user with male-pattern baldness, but liver issues forced discontinuation, leading to increased hair loss and anxiety. The user plans to try other anti-anxiety medications, noting stress and anxiety significantly impact hair loss.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community Depression, ADHD meds and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride caused anxiety, depression, and hair shedding for the user, leading them to stop taking it. They are now on Lexapro and Adderall for depression and ADHD, and are considering trying topical Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.