Patient Stories
We are not statistics.
Behind every adverse event report is a person whose life changed. These are their accounts, in their own words.
Written accounts
In their own words
Shared with us directly 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 → Video stories
Moral Medicine
The Moral Medicine team films patients telling their own stories. We are glad to help their work reach further.
Former U.S. Army Sergeant’s Life Destroyed by Finasteride
Two years on from stopping the drug, he describes neurological symptoms that never lifted — and how long it took to work out what had caused them.
Man’s Fitness and Sexuality Damaged By Topical Finasteride
Bryce took finasteride topically, in the form people are most often told is the safer one. The side effects stayed after he stopped.
Post Finasteride Syndrome – Man’s Been Suffering For Over 20 Years
Ryan has lived with the physical, neurological and sexual effects of finasteride for more than two decades since discontinuing it.
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Telling it is not for everyone, and there is no obligation at all. But for people who have just been told their symptoms are in their head, reading someone else’s account can be the first time they feel believed.