A popular hair loss drug and its lesser-known, rare and potentially life-altering side effects

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[Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide] For decades, millions of men have taken the prescription drug finasteride, often known by the brand name Propecia, to slow hair loss. But a Radio-Canada investigation breaks down the expert warnings about rare but life-altering side effects that persist after treatment stops — and allegations that drug developer Merck has downplayed the risks.

 

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Dr. Michael Irwig

Michael Irwig – The Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation

www.pfsfoundation.org

New paper from Dr Michael Irwig demonstrates dire clinical reality facing patients — PFSNetwork.org

A new paper from Dr Michael Irwig , who published the first study about long-term sexual dysfunction in patients reporting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, was published this week. The study, aimed at evaluating the beliefs of dermatologists about the adverse effects of finasteride, highlights the dire c

www.pfsnetwork.org

 

[madman]

Thread 'Post-finasteride syndrome - a true clinical entity?'

Feb 28, 2025

This review critically examines Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), a condition eventually reported by men who have used finasteride for androgenetic alopecia or benign prostatic enlargement and experienced persistent adverse effects after discontinuation. We explore the clinical manifestations, including sexual dysfunction, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and physical changes, that collectively challenge both diagnosis and management. This review evaluates the evidence for PFS, discusses potential mechanisms including neurobiological alterations, genetic predispositions, and...

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Thread 'The rare but debilitating side effects of finasteride for hair loss.'

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Great documentary by Canadian journalist Brigitte Noël.

Playing with the devil's candy can have dire consequences for many especially the genetically prone individuals suffering with PFS!




Finasteride —or Propecia, its most well-known brand name— is a medication taken by millions of men hoping to slow down hair loss. Yet this product is not without risk: over the past fifteen years, regulatory authorities have added numerous warnings about potential sexual dysfunction and depression, rare side effects that can persist for years after stopping...

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• aga; minoxidil; finasteride; microneedling; prp
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[BadassBlues]

“Genetically prone “ That’s a major factor.

Search for Sources of Major PFS Symptoms Pinpoints 186 Brain Genes – The Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation

www.pfsfoundation.org

 

[Guided_by_Voices]

Antics with semantics in the above...

- 4% does not seem "rare"
- "Life altering" should be "life destroying"
- "persist for years" should likely be "permanent for most of those afflicted with no reliable cure"

 

[Jerajera]

At this point you have to be insane to do anything to block 5-ar. I don't understand people's priorities (hair vs potential permanent sexual dysfunction/depression).