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Propecia causing brain damage and ?
by markm455, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
Hi. I found a disturbing article about Propecia (Finasteride) having the potential to cause brain damage through long term use.
Not sure how accurate the article is so I was hoping to get some feedback from some experts on the matter. I certainly don't want to cause brain damage to save hair.
Basically the theory is this - 5AR also converts Progesterone to Allopregnanolone.
When this is inhibited by Finasteride it's been speculated this could lead to premature brain cell death - and also why some users experience brain fog.
Although, I wouldn’t think Finasteride would cause this since it’s a 5AR type II inhibitor and only type I is supposed to be in the brain.
I could see this happening with Avodart (Dutasteride) since it inhibits both type I and II.
Here is a link to the full article:
http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/neur-sci/2004-August/058929.html
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Mark
Not sure how accurate the article is so I was hoping to get some feedback from some experts on the matter. I certainly don't want to cause brain damage to save hair.
Basically the theory is this - 5AR also converts Progesterone to Allopregnanolone.
When this is inhibited by Finasteride it's been speculated this could lead to premature brain cell death - and also why some users experience brain fog.
Although, I wouldn’t think Finasteride would cause this since it’s a 5AR type II inhibitor and only type I is supposed to be in the brain.
I could see this happening with Avodart (Dutasteride) since it inhibits both type I and II.
Here is a link to the full article:
http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/neur-sci/2004-August/058929.html
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Mark
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Totally series, don`t believe? try it....
it crosses the blood brain barrier..alters neurons and neurotransmitters....proven by research not supported by merck(not surprising). i've had panic attacks, heart palpitations and confusion from this poison...10 months off and still screwed up! it is a very complex and scary drug.....stay away from anything that messes with mother nature's plan for your hair my friend!
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