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In this powerful interview, Francis shares his nine-year nightmare with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) — a condition that has stolen his sexuality, blunted his emotions, and altered the course of his life forever. Speaking as both a harmed patient and a medical professional, he reveals the devastating human cost of a system that refuses to acknowledge the truth.
Francis Levandowski III, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, SSGT USAFR
PSSD destroys lives. It isolates. It disables. It pushes people to the brink of suicide. No one should face this without warning — and no one should be silenced after it happens. Every life matters, and every person deserves full, unfiltered informed consent.
🔬 We desperately need more research.
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If you suffer from PFS, PSSD, or PAS — triggered by SSRIs, Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or certain supplements (saw palmetto, lion’s mane, ashwagandha, etc.) — we want to hear from you.
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Konrad was a healthy, strong, disciplined man. He worked hard, traveled the world, cared deeply for his family—and took care of his body. But after using topical Finasteride for just 10 days, his life changed in ways he never imagined.In this raw and emotional interview, Konrad shares how a drug marketed as “safe” left him battling neurological, emotional, and physical symptoms that few doctors understand—and most people can’t even see. From panic attacks and insomnia to cognitive dysfunction and anhedonia, his words cut deep into what it means to suffer invisibly.
đź“Ś Topics Covered:
– The hidden dangers of topical Finasteride– Epigenetic effects and neurosteroid disruption
– The failure of doctors to recognize Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS)
– The emotional toll of being gaslit and dismissed
– Why Konrad is speaking out to protect others
This is more than a story about hair loss—it’s a warning. A drug sold as cosmetic can destroy the soul.
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Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) has a devastating impact on patients, their families, and their communities. It can lead to long-term disability, isolation, and in the most tragic cases, suicide. Every person has the right to make a fully informed decision about their health.
🔬 More research is urgently needed.Learn more and support the latest scientific initiative here:👉 https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science💡
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If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
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By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.
In this powerful interview, therapist and educator Yassie Pirani speaks out about Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), an underrecognized but devastating condition affecting a significant number of antidepressant users. Drawing from both clinical experience and published research, Yassie reveals that 13% of past SSRI users report persistent genital numbness — a figure that challenges the mainstream narrative that PSSD is “rare.”We discuss:
• The psychological, emotional, and physical toll of PSSD
• Why most doctors dismiss it — and how that compounds the harm
• How SSRIs and other drugs like Finasteride and Ashwagandha can cause lasting neurological and sexual side effects
• The parallels between PSSD and other forms of trauma
• What therapists and medical professionals need to understand — and why patients feel betrayed
This is not just about side effects. It’s about identity loss, grief, and medical systems that gaslight the people they’re meant to help.
🧠Hosted by Mark Millich
📺 Moral Medicine is a platform for those harmed by medications — and for those fighting to be heard.👇
Watch, share, and help us break the silence.PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends.It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
🔬 More research into Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed.
Learn more and support the newest scientific initiative at: pssdnetwork.org/literature
đź’ˇ Donate to PSSD Research: pssdnetwork.org/donate/research
🗣️ Your story matters.
If you're a patient suffering from PFS, PSSD, or PAS — triggered by SSRIs, Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or certain supplements (saw palmetto, lions mane, ashwagandha, etc.) — please consider sharing your story with us.
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In this emotional and eye-opening interview, Matt shares his journey after being prescribed Rexulti — an atypical antipsychotic that led to life-altering consequences. What started as a plea for help turned into years of emotional numbness, sexual dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and deep disconnection from life itself.
He opens up about the psychiatric pressure to medicate, the trauma of losing his emotions, and the isolation of living with symptoms that most people can’t even imagine — including the tragic loss of a close friend who took her life after experiencing similar symptoms.
This is the reality of Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). It destroys quality of life. It isolates. It disables. And in some cases, it kills.
PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative at: pssdnetwork.org/literature
Donate to PSSD Research: pssdnetwork.org/donate/research
Your story matters.
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at: moralmedicine2023@gmail.com
In this gripping interview, former FDA medical officer and psychiatrist Dr. Josef Witt-Doering joins Moral Medicine to reveal how the regulatory system is failing the very people it’s meant to protect. Drawing from his insider experience, Dr. Witt-Doering explains how pharmaceutical companies influence medical research, dominate academic psychiatry, and distort informed consent—leaving millions of patients vulnerable to life-altering harm.
We dive deep into the realities behind conditions like Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), and why the FDA continues to ignore credible patient reports. Dr. Witt-Doering shares powerful insights on the indoctrination within medical training, the silence of academic psychiatry, and what it will take to create meaningful change.
This conversation is a must-watch for anyone affected by pharmaceutical injury—or anyone who wants to understand how deeply compromised the current system has become.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Josef’s background in psychiatry and the FDA
05:30 - Why academic psychiatry protects the status quo
12:00 - How pharma influences research and medical education
19:40 - Why regulators ignore drug harm
27:00 - The role of cognitive dissonance in medicine
34:15 - PFS, PSSD, and the need for real recognition
42:00 - What needs to change
50:00 - A call to action for patients and the public
If you’ve been harmed by a medication and want to share your story, reach out at moralmedicine.org
Sam was living a normal life—married, healthy, and optimistic about the future, but everything changed after he started taking Finasteride - a drug commonly prescribed for hair loss. In this powerful and emotional interview, Sam opens up about the horrifying and permanent side effects he experienced: genital shrinkage, numbness, severe sexual dysfunction, and the psychological toll that followed.
He was never warned. Doctors downplayed the risks. One even admitted that many patients had reported similar damage—but offered no solutions.
This is not just a story about hair loss. It’s a story about trust, medical betrayal, and the silent epidemic of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). Sam’s voice adds to the growing chorus of men around the world who were blindsided by a drug they were told was "safe."
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📢 Share this video to raise awareness. No one should go through this without answers.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) has a devastating impact on patients, their families, and their communities. It can lead to long-term disability, isolation, and in the most tragic cases, suicide. Every person has the right to make a fully informed decision about their health.
🔬 More research is urgently needed.Learn more and support the latest scientific initiative here:https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
💡 Donate to PFS research:👉 https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate🗣
Your story matters. If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
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By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.
In this heartbreaking interview, Vincent and Yoko share the devastating story of their son Romain — a bright, gifted teenager whose life was cut short after being prescribed the SSRI paroxetine. What began as an effort to address obsessive thoughts turned into a nightmare of emotional instability, disinhibition, catatonia, and ultimately, suicide.
This is not just a story about a medication. It’s a story about silence. About a system that failed to warn. About the unimaginable grief of losing a child to something that never should have happened — and the doctors who never acknowledged the risks.
Vincent and Yoko are speaking out not just to honor their son, but to protect other families from the same fate. Their courage gives voice to those suffering in silence — and brings urgent attention to the dangers too often buried beneath clinical language and pharmaceutical marketing.
Watch their story. Share their voice. And help ensure that Romain’s loss was not in vain.
Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping SSRIs.
PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/literature
Donate to PSSD Research here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/donate/re...
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
For decades, millions have been told a simple story: depression is caused by a chemical imbalance—specifically, low serotonin—and antidepressants correct it. But what if that story was never true?
In this powerful and urgent episode of Moral Medicine, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Joanna Moncrieff joins us to expose how one of the most influential myths in modern medicine took hold—and the profound harm it's caused.
Dr. Moncrieff is a professor at University College London, a consultant psychiatrist, and co-founder of the Critical Psychiatry Network. In 2022, she led a landmark review of the serotonin theory of depression and found no consistent evidence that low serotonin causes the condition—despite this being a message repeated to patients, plastered in advertisements, and echoed by trusted doctors.
We dive deep into:
At Moral Medicine, we document stories and research that mainstream medicine ignores. We speak with patients, whistleblowers, and experts to shine a light on the darker side of modern healthcare—and to push for a future grounded in truth, accountability, and compassion.
If you or someone you love has ever felt gaslit, dismissed, or harmed by psychiatric medications, this conversation is essential.
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Patrick, a long-time antidepressant user from Germany, shares his harrowing story of how Lexapro—and later, antipsychotics like Seroquel and Risperidone—led to a catastrophic decline in his mental and physical health. After years of stable use with no withdrawal issues, he decided to come off the medication during a high point in his life. But what followed was a nightmare: severe akathisia, emotional numbness, cognitive dysfunction, seizures, and full-body nerve damage after just a single dose upon reinstatement.
Hospitalized and dismissed by doctors who denied any link to the medications, Patrick was further harmed by additional drugs given without proper warning. He now lives with chronic depression, extreme apathy, physical pain, and neurological dysfunction—completely disabled and stripped of the life he once had.
This is a sobering look into the reality of iatrogenic injury and the denial patients often face when seeking help. Patrick’s story is a call for awareness, accountability, and compassion for those suffering after psychiatric medication exposure.
This video is dedicated to his parents, who supported him through it all.Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping SSRIs.
PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/literature
Donate to PSSD Research here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/donate/re...
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
In this powerful interview, Thammika shares her deeply personal story of how Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) affected not just her partner — but their entire relationship, future, and family. Her ex-husband developed severe sexual dysfunction after taking Finasteride before they met, and while their love for each other remained, the loss of intimacy ultimately led to the end of their marriage.
She opens up about the emotional toll this took on her — including moments of profound isolation and even suicidal ideation — and how that pain became the creative force behind her novel, Stamford Hospital, which went on to become the #1 bestseller of all books on Amazon Singapore.
This conversation isn’t just about side effects — it’s about how one drug can quietly unravel the most important relationships in someone’s life. It’s about the unseen impact on spouses, children, and families. And it’s a call to medical systems, pharmaceutical companies, and telehealth providers to be honest — because informed consent isn’t real if people don’t know what’s truly at stake.
Thammika's book - Stamford Hospital - https://www.amazon.com/Stamford-Hospi...
If you’re considering Finasteride, or if someone you love is struggling after taking it, please watch this. This is what the ripple effect looks like — and it deserves to be heard.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a rare yet life-altering condition that causes persistent and sometimes worsening physical, neurological, and sexual side effects even after stopping the drug. It primarily affects younger men taking Finasteride for hair loss, and currently, there is no known effective treatment.
PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
PFS can destroy lives, leading to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person deserves the right to make a fully informed decision about their health.
By sharing these stories, we hope to raise awareness and push for more research and recognition of this condition.
In this powerful and deeply emotional interview, Erica shares the story of her son Henry — a vibrant father, husband, and son — whose life took a devastating turn after taking just a few doses of finasteride. What began as a routine prescription quickly unraveled into a cascade of severe symptoms: emotional distress, sexual dysfunction, cognitive decline, and a painful loss of identity.
Just weeks after stopping the medication, Henry died by suicide. He was only 50 years old. He leaves behind a six-year-old son and a mother carrying the unimaginable weight of his loss.
Erica's story is not an isolated one. Across the world, families are grappling with the same devastation — blindsided by a medication they were never truly warned about.
This video is more than a testimony. It’s a mother’s plea for truth, awareness, and accountability. Please watch with compassion. Stories like Henry’s deserve to be heard.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a rare yet life-altering condition that causes persistent and sometimes worsening physical, neurological, and sexual side effects even after stopping the drug.
PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
PFS can destroy lives, leading to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person deserves the right to make a fully informed decision about their health. By sharing these stories, we hope to raise awareness and push for more research and recognition of this condition.
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Nathan shares his shocking experience with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) after taking just two half doses of Finasteride. Within hours, he experienced a severe crash that left him bedridden, with devastating neurological, physical, and emotional symptoms. Over the past year and four months, he has fought to regain his health, but the road to recovery has been anything but easy. He discusses the profound impact this condition has had on his daily life, relationships, and the frustrating struggle of seeking medical help, only to be dismissed by doctors.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is a life-altering condition that causes persistent and sometimes worsening physical, neurological, and sexual side effects even after stopping the drug.
PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
PFS can destroy lives, leading to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person deserves the right to make a fully informed decision about their health. By sharing these stories, we hope to raise awareness and push for more research and recognition of this condition.
In this video, the Moral Medicine YouTube channel sits down with Chirag, a 28-year-old who has been struggling with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) for the past nine months. Chirag shares his journey, detailing how he took finasteride to combat hair loss, only to experience debilitating side effects that drastically impacted his physical and mental health after discontinuing the drug. From muscle loss and sexual dysfunction to severe pelvic pain and skin rashes, Chirag’s experience highlights the unpredictability of PFS and the lack of understanding from doctors. Watch as he opens up about his battle with this condition, his attempts to find help, and the challenges he's faced in his quest for healing.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping finasteride, and there is currently no effective treatment available.
PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed.
Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
In this video, Sawyer opens up about his struggle with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) after using topical finasteride for just three months. He shares the challenges he has faced, detailing the persistent side effects he has endured even after discontinuing the medication.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome is the current term for syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping Finasteride, and there is currently no effective treatment available.
PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
In this gripping episode of Moral Medicine, Jorge shares the terrifying consequences of restarting SSRIs like Sertraline and Escitalopram. After multiple attempts to restart these medications in hopes of alleviating his symptoms, he now lives with permanent side effects, including debilitating brain fog, sexual dysfunction, body numbness, and more. His powerful story exposes the hidden dangers of these commonly prescribed drugs—don't miss it!
Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping SSRIs.
PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/literature
Donate to PSSD Research here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/donate/re...
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
In this episode of Moral Medicine, we're featuring Taha, who suffers from Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS) induced by a topical retinoid cream called Avene Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Cream. Taha used the cream for nearly three years, during which he developed a range of physical, sexual, and neurological side effects that continue to affect him today. He discusses the profound impact PAS has had on his life and the tragic, ongoing side effects he still manages.
Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS) refers to a set of chronic and often permanent side effects that some individuals experience after taking the acne medication Accutane (isotretinoin), or similar retinoids. These effects can be far-reaching, including severe neurological symptoms like memory loss, cognitive impairments, mood disorders, and heightened anxiety or depression. Sexual dysfunction is another hallmark of PAS, with many individuals experiencing lasting issues such as erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, genital numbness, and sexual pain. In addition to these, sufferers may endure a wide array of debilitating physical side effects as well, including joint pain, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, and skin problems, which can severely limit daily functioning. These symptoms often extend far beyond those listed, and can affect almost every system in the body.
Tragically, there is no known cure or effective treatment for PAS, leaving those affected to cope with their condition without adequate medical support or recognition. The lack of understanding from healthcare professionals adds to the devastation, leaving many in a constant battle with a condition that has no clear resolution, robbing them of their quality of life.
If you're interested in sharing your story, email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com
In this short video, Malissa shares her experience taking SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzodiazepines, and the profoundly tragic impact these drugs have had on her life. Dealing with Protractive Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS), Malissa discusses the challenges of finding medical validation, the loss of her physical abilities, and the mental and emotional toll of living with this damage.
Protractive Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS) is a severe and long-lasting condition that can occur after stopping selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Similar to Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), PWS is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by the devastating physical neurological effects people can experience after cessation of SSRIs.
PWS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.
More research into Post Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS) and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/
Your Story Matters!
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In this video, we're launching a powerful initiative to help those affected by PFS, PSSD, and PAS share their stories and make a meaningful impact. We’re inviting individuals who’ve experienced iatrogenic harm from psychiatric drugs to submit their personal testimonial videos. The process is simple and empowering: your video can be just 3-5 minutes long, and all you need to do is talk about the drug you took and how it has affected your life. This initiative allows you to share your journey without the pressure of a full interview, giving you the freedom to express your experience in your own words and at your own pace.
Your story can be a beacon of hope for others facing similar struggles and help raise awareness about the long-term effects of psychiatric medications. By sharing your voice, you’re contributing to a larger movement that seeks acknowledgment, understanding, and change. It’s an opportunity for you to take control of your narrative and have a direct impact on the conversation surrounding these conditions. We believe that by coming together, these testimonials can provide crucial insights that could lead to better recognition and support for individuals affected by PFS, PSSD, and PAS.
This initiative isn’t just about raising awareness—it’s about empowering you to make a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to speak out, your voice matters. Join us in this important effort to create a stronger, more supportive community.
Your Story Matters! If you are a suffering patient experiencing damage caused by SSRIs, Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), Antidepressants, or other anti-androgenic substances, please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping Finasteride. This condition occurs primarily in younger men who have taken the drug to treat hair loss, and there is currently no effective treatment available.PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed.
Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science
Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate
Your Story Matters!
If you're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
You can email us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com.
In this episode of Moral Medicine, we're featuring Eliot, who suffers from Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS). Elliot has been living with PAS for years after just a short term exposure to Accutane as a teenager. He discusses the impact the disease has had on his life and the tragic and numerous side effects he still manages.
Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS) refers to a set of chronic and often permanent side effects that some individuals experience after taking the acne medication Accutane (isotretinoin). These effects can be far-reaching, including severe neurological symptoms like memory loss, cognitive impairments, mood disorders, and heightened anxiety or depression. Sexual dysfunction is another hallmark of PAS, with many individuals experiencing lasting issues such as erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, genital numbness, and sexual pain. In addition to these, sufferers may endure a wide array of debilitating physical side effects as well, including joint pain, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, and skin problems, which can severely limit daily functioning. These symptoms often extend far beyond those listed, and can affect almost every system in the body.
Tragically, there is no known cure or effective treatment for PAS, leaving those affected to cope with their condition without adequate medical support or recognition. The lack of understanding from healthcare professionals adds to the devastation, leaving many in a constant battle with a condition that has no clear resolution, robbing them of their quality of life.
If you're interested in sharing your story, reach out to us at moralmedicine2023@gmail.com
