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“Merck understated the number of men who experienced sexual symptoms in clinical trials, and how long those symptoms lasted.”
Papers filed by US legal teams allege that Merck understated Propecia side effects during key clinical trials. Specifically, the number of patients who developed sexual symptoms whilst on Propecia – and how long those symptoms lasted after treatment. Other documents…
In Memoriam: Patient Suicides
We’ve made a page to remember people who took their own lives after taking Propecia, Accutane and SSRIs. Propeciahelp.com has had some positive feedback from the parents of those included. Let us know if you have any feedback. In Memoriam:…
Acccutane Suicide: A Conversation with Derek Jones
The following is a conversation between Derek Jones and Pete @ Propeciahelp.com. Derek is a British documentary film-maker. We spoke in February of 2019. Derek’s son, Jesse, tragically took his own life in 2011. Jesse took two courses of Roaccutane…
Post-Drug Syndrome Survey Now Live
We are pleased to announce the launch of our comprehensive Post-Drug Syndrome Survey. propeciahelp.com is requesting the participation of patients suffering persistent health problems for at least three months following the use and cessation of a drug, substance, or drug/substance…
Research Announcement: Suicides of men suffering persistent health problems following use of Finasteride (Propecia)
We are supporting a new research project on the persistent side effects experienced by men who have used and discontinued finasteride (brand name Propecia or Proscar) and subsequently committed suicide. The research is led by Dr Michael Irwig, Associate Professor…
Accutane Erectile Dysfunction: The Plight of an Englishman
Late last year we saw yet more Accutane side-effect publicity. Erectile dysfunction is one of the conditions which has sadly hit patient Ed Henthorn. Ed is a 23 year-old from Oxfordshire, UK, and would-be environmental science student. Ed took Accutane for…
Memory disorders “significantly associated” with isotretinoin and antidepressant use
Memory disorders “significantly associated” with SSRI and isotretinoin use Memory disorders and related problems are a key concern of Propeciahelp.com members. French researchers, publishing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, have found that both isotretinoin and antidepressants are significantly associated with memory disorders:…
Important Announcement: Two Community-Led Research Projects – Please Participate
We are today announcing two significant community-led scientific projects, both requiring the contributions of patients suffering Post-Finasteride Syndrome and the persistent conditions caused by use of isotretinoin (accutane), dutasteride (avodart) and saw palmetto (other 5 alpha reductase inhibiting substances) as…
Accutane: Journalist seeks interviewees for isotretinoin side effects research, UK issues drug safety update and Elle magazine covers devastating persistent effects
Accutane (isotretinoin) shares potent 5-alpha reductase inhibiting properties with finasteride and can cause a syndrome that can be apparently identical to Post Finasteride Syndrome. Reported persistent effects include libido loss, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, penile shrinkage,…
Relaunch of propeciahelp.com
Welcome to both long term sufferers of PFS and new members. Propeciahelp has now undergone a substantial update. This change was necessary from a technical perspective, but also for a number of reasons relating to user experience, including the accommodation…
Latest Forum Topics
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Bad sexuality and other side-effects from Fluoxetine, Risperidone and Abilify
by @MatthiasKDH on September 18, 2019 at 2:25 am
@MatthiasKDH wrote: Welcome to our community. Please fill in the following template as a way of introducing yourself, and helping others to understand your background and situation. Where are you from (country)? G How did you find this forum (Google […]
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Not sure if have PFS (Depression, ansiety, porn usage?)... I'm desperate!
by @Omega123 on September 18, 2019 at 1:15 am
@Omega123 wrote: Hello, guys! I have a story to tell and I’m not sure if I have PFS. I’m 25 year old male and I took finasteride 1 mg form 19 to 24 (almost 25), which I did for 12 months in a row and then “resting” for 1 month. […]
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Psilocybin/Ketamine
by @borax on September 17, 2019 at 8:12 pm
@borax wrote: Has anyone here had experience with Ketamine or Psilocybin? If so: -Have you had any improvement in symptoms? -Did you microdose or take a regular dose? Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full […]
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Judge Brian Cogan
by @trav on September 17, 2019 at 6:04 pm
@trav wrote: Brian Cogan is the judge who if I’m not mistaken is in charge of deciding whether or not the Merck sealed documents that Reuter’s recently filed a court order for. This seems to be a great opportunity for a massive upheaval and […]
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Thoughts on the mechanism of Post-Drug Syndrome
by @arkaeik on September 17, 2019 at 5:19 pm
@arkaeik wrote: Note: I am not stating that the following is true, this is only a theory. Unfortunately I don’t have the scientific vocabulary to describe it perfectly. The body is deprived of a specific endogenous substance. In PFS, PSSD, PAS […]
Latest Research
- Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: Patient experiences of engagement with healthcare professionals.
Related Articles Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: Patient experiences of engagement with healthcare professionals. Int J Risk Saf Med. 2019 Aug 19;: Authors: Healy D, Le Noury J, Mangin D Abstract OBJECT …