Patient Stories

We are not statistics.

Behind every side effect report is a person whose life changed.

Written accounts

In their own words

Sent to us by patients and their families.

Patient Stories Shaun’s Story: The Unseen Struggles of PFS Shaun’s journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome highlights severe effects, underscoring the need for awareness and informed health choices. Read more Patient Stories Noah - How SSRIs and 5AR inhibitors devastated my life Noah shares his struggles with PSSD and PFS, revealing severe impacts from SSRI use. Read more Patient Stories Carlos’s Struggle with PFS Carlos shares his struggle with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, revealing severe, lasting side effects after finasteride use. Read more Patient Stories Benjamin’s 14-Year Battle with PSSD Benjamin shares his 14-year journey with PSSD, discussing severe impacts after Cymbalta, shedding light on this rare condition. Read more Patient Stories Damon's Story With Post-Finasteride Syndrome Damon shares his ongoing battle with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, revealing severe effects after just one finasteride pill. Read more Patient Stories Grant’s Journey with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) Grant shares his struggle with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction after Lexapro, revealing lasting impacts on his life. Read more Patient Stories Interview with Rosie, PSSD Network President Rosie, PSSD Network President, shares her journey with PSSD, discussing severe impacts and the fight for awareness. Read more Patient Stories Jaren's Experience Taking Finasteride Jaren shares his journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, revealing severe, lasting side effects from finasteride use. Read more Patient Stories Marshall's Story With Post-Finasteride Syndrome Marshall shares his journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, highlighting severe impacts and a path to recovery. Read more Patient Stories Michael's Struggle with PFS After Using Finasteride Michael shares his journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) after using Finasteride and Dutasteride, revealing lasting impacts. Read more Patient Stories Nick’s Struggle with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) Nick’s story highlights the severe, lasting impact of Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction, affecting both him and his loved ones. Read more Patient Stories Miles' Experience with Post Finasteride Syndrome Miles shares his journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, revealing lasting effects and raising awareness on PFS risks. Read more Patient Stories Jonathan’s Experience as a PSSD Patient Jonathan shares his experience with PSSD, a condition with lasting physical, neurological, and sexual effects after SSRIs. Read more Patient Stories Post Finasteride Syndrome - 1 Pill Destroyed Sam’s Life Sam’s story reveals the devastating impact of Post-Finasteride Syndrome, with severe lasting side effects. Read more Patient Stories Gary's Experience with Topical Finasteride Gary’s experience with Post-Finasteride Syndrome highlights severe, lasting side effects from finasteride use. Read more Patient Stories Sam's Story With Post-Finasteride Syndrome Sam shares his struggle with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, highlighting the severe impacts and urgent need for PFS awareness and research. Read more Patient Stories Sawyer’s Battle with PFS After Using Topical Finasteride Sawyer shares his struggle with Post-Finasteride Syndrome after topical finasteride use, revealing lasting side effects. Read more Patient Stories The Silent Struggle of PFS: Ryan’s Story Ryan shares his journey with Post-Finasteride Syndrome, detailing severe symptoms and the urgent need for PFS awareness and research. Read more Patient Stories Connor's Story: How Finasteride Devastated My Health and Career Read more Patient Stories How Propecia Ruined Chris' Boxing Career Read more Patient Stories Alex's Story With PFS Read more
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Moral Medicine

The Moral Medicine team films patients telling their own stories. We help their films reach further.

Former U.S. Army Sergeant’s Life Destroyed by Finasteride

He stopped the drug 2 years ago. The nerve and brain symptoms never went away. He explains how long it took to find the cause.

Man’s Fitness and Sexuality Damaged By Topical Finasteride

Bryce used finasteride on his skin, the form people are told is safer. The side effects stayed after he stopped.

Post Finasteride Syndrome – Man’s Been Suffering For Over 20 Years

Ryan stopped finasteride more than 20 years ago. He still has physical, sexual and nerve symptoms.

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