Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects

2012172 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Michael S. Irwig · GW Medical Faculty Associates

Abstract

Clinicians and potential users of finasteride should be aware of the potential risk of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts. The preliminary findings of this study warrant further research with controlled studies.

Topics & Keywords

Hair Growth and Disorders Dermatology and Skin Diseases Nail Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Volume 73, Issue 09, pp. 1220-1223

DOI: 10.4088/jcp.12m07887

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