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Psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction with finasteride and dutasteride: MHRA update

Posted 4 Sept 2026

Dr Lisa Devine

Dr Lisa Devine reviews a new MHRA drug safety update covering suicide risk, mood changes and sexual side effects linked to two 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors.

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