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How balding ‘cures’ are getting a makeover… From OTC quick fixes to vampire therapy, the treatments that REALLY work
21 Oct 2025 16:20 GMT
… week, scientists from Schweitzer Biotech Company in Taiwan revealed … Clinic.
“From hormone drugs to topical treatments, and of course … it, according to his doctor of 30 years, Harold … trials being advanced by Pelage Pharmaceuticals.
A new topical medication is …
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Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk
18 Oct 2025 20:23 GMT
… marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA … under the brand names Proscar and Propecia among others … being underreported. Often, doctors don't connect … drugs like finasteride are handled. He believes “before approving a medication …
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Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study
10 Oct 2025 18:39 GMT
… men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their … medication," he said. "My recommendation to the FDA: … manufactures the drug under the brand names Proscar and Propecia. … providers before using any pharmaceutical product," the statement …
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5 Medications That Can Cause Incontinence: What You Need to Know
26 Jun 2025 04:19 GMT
… Often called “water pills”, diuretics are … Proscar (finasteride), Catapres (clonidine)
3. Sedatives and muscle relaxants
Medications … cyclobenzaprine)
4. Antidepressants
Some antidepressants interfere with the … doctor, they may adjust your medication dosage …
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Understanding the Effects of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the Prostate and Treatment Options for Elevated Levels
06 Jun 2025 15:05 GMT
… of male characteristics. However, medical experts and researchers are … 60.
Treatment Options to Lower Elevated DHT Levels:
Medical professionals emphasize … treatments include:
1. 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Medications such as finasteride (Proscar …
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Positive Extension Study Results for OAB Drug Gemtesa
16 May 2025 22:25 GMT
… bladder to Botox. The pharmaceutical armamentarium is also quite … 3 COURAGE trial of Gemtesa as a treatment for men … Proscar (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride).
The researchers conducting the trial … Tufts University School of Medicine, and his colleagues …
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People’s Pharmacy: This hair loss drug may bring horrible side effects
20 May 2025 14:04 GMT
… therapist to overcome that.
This drug helps some men, but health … finasteride (Proscar, Propecia). The European counterpart of the FDA, the European Medicines Agency … . Statins to lower cholesterol caused me muscle pain, so my doctor prescribed …
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Measures to minimise risk of suicidal thoughts with finasteride and dutasteride medicines
08 May 2025 15:49 GMT
… finasteride and dutasteride medicines, including data from clinical trials, EudraVigilance ( … questions about your treatment, please contact your doctor.
Information for … Finural, Fynzur, Gefina, Propecia, Proscar, Prosmin, Prosterid, Tadusta and others …
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Popular hair loss drug linked to suicidal thoughts, sparking FDA and EU warnings
09 May 2025 02:12 GMT
… finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) can cause suicidal thoughts … , originally for prostate treatment, blocks DHT to slow … drug to severe psychiatric and sexual side effects, yet pharmaceutical … traditional pharmacies, and doctors must prioritize informed consent …
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FDA alerts health care providers, compounders and consumers of potential risks associated with compounded topical finasteride products
22 Apr 2025 16:44 GMT
… available in the U.S.:
Proscar was approved on June 19 … ingredients. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, which means FDA has not evaluated … to initiation of treatment using compounded topical finasteride.
FDA encourages consumers, health …