Side effects are very very common these days because the medicine is easier to get from telehealth companies.

Side effects are very very common these days because the medicine is easier to get from telehealth companies.

I’ve seen a steady increase of young men, one or two a week, seeking treatment for finasteride’s sexual side effects. Some also experience panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. Side effects are very very common these days because the medicine is easier to get from telehealth companies. This is not something young men should take.

—They Wanted a Quick Fix for Hair Loss. Instead, These Young Men Got Sick, The Wall Street Journal: March 13, 2025