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Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Linked to Increased Suicide and Psychiatric Risks

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Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Linked to Increased Suicide and Psychiatric Risks
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A review reveals that the hair-loss drug finasteride has been linked to depression and suicide for over 20 years, but regulators and manufacturers failed to act on the warning signs, highlighting systemic issues in drug safety monitoring and the need for urgent reform.

Topics:health#finasteride#hair-loss#health#psychiatric-side-effects#regulatory-failure#suicide
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