Am J Mens Health January 2018 PMID 26868914

Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool's Gold.

Christine Anne Ganzer, Alan Roy Jacobs

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Peak: 2 in Sep 2022

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect recognition of the study's significance, with tweets highlighting risks like depression and anxiety, and emphasizing the importance of awareness among users and medical professionals, using words like 'risk' and 'indicates' that convey concern and acknowledgment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings about emotional risks associated with finasteride, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, focusing on health risks rather than detailed analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific risks like depression and anxiety, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on potential psychiatric side effects suggests the discussions see the study as having some influence on awareness and prescribing cautiousness.

Abstract in brief

The study discusses the emotional and psychological effects of finasteride, a medication used to treat androgenetic alopecia, highlighting risks like depression, anxiety, and postfinasteride syndrome.
Many men using finasteride have preexisting mental health issues or family histories of psychiatric disorders, which may influence their emotional response to the medication.
The findings emphasize the importance for doctors to screen patients for mental health history before prescribing finasteride and to counsel them on potential psychological side effects.]

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Post Finasteride Syndrome Myth Debunked

This video examines claims that Post Finasteride Syndrome is false, providing scientific evidence and discussing the emotional effects of finasteride, including risks like depression and anxiety. It emphasizes the…

Haircafe · Oct 16, 2020 34,551 views

Understanding Post-Finasteride Syndrome with Dr. Peter Attia

Dr. Attia and Dr. Khera discuss the controversial Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). This video explores the implications of finasteride use, addressing related conditions and controversies surrounding its effects on…

Haircafe · Jul 7, 2023 31,131 views

Aide aux Victimes du Finasteride

@AVFIN_asso · X

RT @SimonBreidert: Study indicates using the anti-#hairloss drug #finasteride bears the risk of developing #depression & #anxiety. https:/…

Sep 10, 2022 · 1 share · 91 followers View post →

Simon Breidert

@SimonBreidert · X

Study indicates using the anti-#hairloss drug #finasteride bears the risk of developing #depression & #anxiety. https://t.co/IhJJGG2CUN

Sep 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 740 followers View post →

Scott Phantasm

@PhantasmScott · X

@FinasterideInfo @AmSocietyPharm @AmerMedicalAssn @BritPharmSoc https://t.co/J4b0u9q6OM

Mar 22, 2021 · 50 followers View post →