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Reuters Want to Unveil Hidden Propecia Papers
Reuters are seeking to unseal court documents for public scrutiny, in line with the deep-rooted principles of open justice in the US. The hidden documents are part of a mass law-suit alleging that Merck had failed to warn patients about…
“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,…
Latest Forum Topics
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Can beta carotene lead to a crash?
by @Unknownuser on October 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm
@Unknownuser wrote: Hey, so I took accutane about 22 years ago and I still have some side effects left. Dry lips, skin, scalp and hair loss. Also gut problems and inflammation. I took beta carotene in 2012. And this summer as well to get a darker tan. […]
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L histidine warning
by @hippydoof on October 21, 2019 at 2:05 pm
@hippydoof wrote: Took it for a few days and i am infinitely Worse. Brain fog Fatigue Muscle pain Depression Anger Insomnia I was doing so well mentally too. Best i was in years. Now im back in the shit. Im Never touching anything new again. […]
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Is it possible to have the avatar marked with a checkmark after completing 23andme, similar to the checkmark from the survey?
by @airforlife on October 20, 2019 at 3:26 pm
@airforlife wrote: Dear administrators and moderators of propeciahelp and all its members. I’m very sorry to say this, but the research on our disorder is going to take an unthinkably long time and many of us just don’t have the energy to […]
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PFS. Why the difference in symptoms between the 2 major websites?
by @Pordamn on October 19, 2019 at 6:04 pm
@Pordamn wrote: How is it that the 2 major websites for PFS (https://www.pfsfoundation.org/about-pfs-post-finasteride-syndrome/ and https://www.propeciahelp.com/post-finasteride-syndrome/ ) have different symptoms described ? For example diarrhoea […]
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Article about breathing in your sleep and finasteride
by @Pordamn on October 19, 2019 at 5:48 pm
@Pordamn wrote: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259110761_Testosterone_Conversion_Blockade_Increases_Breathing_Stability_in_Healthy_Men_during_NREM_Sleep It is an old article (could not find it on the forum yet) and I am not sure exactly about […]
Latest Research
- Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
Related Articles Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness? Skin Appendage Disord. 2019 Aug;5(5):320-326 Authors: Trüeb RM, Régnier A, …