Moral Medicine

In this testimony, Joseph, a 26-year-old from France, shares what happened after taking isotretinoin at the age of 13. He describes how the medication initially helped his acne, but months after completing the treatment he began experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, derealization, and a dramatic change in how his body and mind responded to stress. He explains how these symptoms affected his ability to concentrate, caused a loss of joy and emotional stability, and led to years of searching for answers while being told by doctors that the medication could not be responsible.

Joseph speaks openly about the hardest periods of his life, the support he received from family, and how discovering online communities helped him realize he was not alone. He also shares approaches that have helped him personally, including dietary changes he believes reduced his symptoms. Although not a cure, he explains that he has experienced meaningful improvements with time, patience, and support.

This story reflects the challenges many patients face when their symptoms appear long after treatment, when medical professionals dismiss their concerns, and when they are left to navigate the effects on their own. His testimony is honest, emotional, and important. Moral Medicine is committed to giving people a place to be heard, regardless of their native language, and we are grateful he chose to share his experience.

This testimony reflects one individual’s personal experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional for any health concerns or treatment decisions.

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By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.

Dr. Mayer Brezis — Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Hadassah–Hebrew University in Jerusalem — joins Moral Medicine to discuss his landmark 2025 study concluding that Finasteride can cause depression, anxiety, and suicidality, and that regulators and manufacturers failed to act for more than two decades.

In this interview, Dr. Brezis explains:

• Why the evidence linking Finasteride to psychiatric harm now meets causal criteria

• How a 20-year delay in regulatory response reveals systemic failures

• Why “deny and defend” culture prevents correction in modern medicine

• The moral imperative to place patient safety above profit

This is one of the most comprehensive public discussions ever held on the ethical, scientific, and regulatory breakdown surrounding Finasteride and similar drugs.

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🔬 More research is urgently needed.Learn more and support the latest scientific initiative here:

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By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.

Anthony was a healthy, outgoing husband and father of three who loved concerts, hiking, and coaching Special Olympics. After struggling with mild insomnia, he was prescribed 25 mg of sertraline (Zoloft) — just 11 pills in total. Within days, he experienced emotional numbness, suicidal thoughts, and genital anesthesia that never went away after stopping the drug.Today, Anthony lives with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) — a devastating and often permanent condition marked by emotional blunting, loss of pleasure, and physical desensitization. His story reflects how quickly lives can be upended by medications prescribed without full informed consent.This is his story.🧠 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 communities.It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves the right 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💡 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, lion’s mane, ashwagandha, etc.) — please consider sharing your story with us.📩 Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Moral Medicine, I sit down with Miriam — President of the Isotretinoin Victims Association in Spain — to share her story of life-altering harm after taking Accutane (Isotretinoin).

Miriam’s story is powerful, not only because it exposes the devastating systemic damage this acne drug can cause, but also because it highlights a broader pattern seen across medications like Accutane, Finasteride, SSRIs, and others — drugs that alter fundamental biological systems under the guise of cosmetic or mental health improvement.She opens up about her life before the drug — vibrant, active, and full of energy — and how everything changed after two rounds of isotretinoin. From irreversible dry eye disease, joint and back pain, and osteopenia to ovarian reserve loss, digestive issues, and mucous membrane dryness, Miriam’s testimony reveals how deeply Accutane can affect every part of the body and mind.

We also discuss:

The lack of true informed consent and how patients are not warned about the potential for permanent side effects.

How isotretinoin can cause systemic, long-term damage far beyond the skin.

The stigma, disbelief, and emotional toll that victims face when doctors dismiss their symptoms.

The importance of advocacy, international collaboration, and speaking up for recognition of Post-Accutane Syndrome.

Miriam’s courage in sharing her story gives a voice to countless people who have been harmed and silenced — reminding us that iatrogenic harm is not rare, it’s just rarely acknowledged.

📢 If you’ve been affected by Accutane, Finasteride, SSRIs, or similar post-drug syndromes, your story matters. Reach out at [email protected] to share it.

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🔬 More research is urgently needed.Learn more and support the latest scientific initiatives here:👉 https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science

💡 Donate to research and awareness:

👉 https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate

🗣 Your story matters.If you're suffering from post-drug damage — whether 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 episode of Moral Medicine, I sit down with Kassie — the first woman to come on the channel and share her experience with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS).Kassie’s story is powerful, not only because it highlights the devastating effects this drug can have on women, but also because it shows the broader pattern we’ve seen with medications like finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, saw palmetto, and others.

She opens up about her life before the drug — active, sharp, strong, and happy — and how quickly everything changed after just a short course of finasteride. From cognitive decline, fatigue, insomnia, and joint pain to facial changes, skin issues, muscle loss, and even bone changes, her testimony underscores how deeply disruptive PFS can be to every aspect of someone’s life.

We also discuss:

The role of telehealth companies in prescribing high-strength compounds with little oversight.The lack of awareness and documentation by clinicians and why so many patients feel dismissed.

Why PFS in women remains underrecognized, despite more cases emerging.The importance of second opinions, research, and patient advocacy.

Kassie’s honesty and courage in speaking out help shine a light on the truth: PFS is not limited to men, and it is far more widespread than most realize.

📢 If you’ve been affected by PFS, PSSD, or similar post-drug syndromes, your story matters. Reach out at [email protected] to share it.

🔔 Subscribe to Moral Medicine for more testimonies and discussions that mainstream medicine continues to overlook.

🔬 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.

📩 Reach out: [email protected]

By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Doug Bremner — Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology at Emory University — shares his groundbreaking research on the psychiatric risks of Accutane (isotretinoin). His landmark brain imaging study revealed changes in the orbitofrontal cortex of patients taking Accutane, opening the door to scientific recognition of what many had already experienced: depression, suicidality, and long-term symptoms that today are often identified as Post-Accutane Syndrome.

Dr. Bremner not only discusses the science, but also the pushback he faced from industry and colleagues, the role of propaganda in suppressing inconvenient truths, and the parallels between Accutane, finasteride (PFS), and SSRIs (PSSD). We also explore his book The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg — now adapted into a film — which sheds light on both the medical and systemic failures that kept these risks hidden for decades.

This conversation is both eye-opening and urgent, underscoring the importance of informed consent, accountability, and amplifying the voices of patients and families.

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Together, by speaking out, we can build awareness, demand accountability, and push for research that brings hope.

In this powerful interview, Pablo shares his devastating experience with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). Once a healthy 29-year-old with an active social life, a good job, and a love for sports, his life changed forever after a sudden crash. For nearly seven years, he took finasteride and later dutasteride without any apparent issues — until he briefly stopped and then reinstated the drug. Within days, his body collapsed: testicular pain, low libido, and crushing fatigue quickly spiraled into severe insomnia, panic attacks, and relentless cognitive decline.

Pablo describes losing muscle mass, suffering derealization, and feeling like an old man trapped in a young body. He explains the horror of going nearly 20 days without sleep, the isolation of losing his career and social life, and the heartbreak of being dismissed by doctors as “psychosomatic.” Even his family, though supportive, struggled to believe him until they witnessed the panic attacks and mental collapse firsthand.

This testimony is raw, emotional, and tragically familiar to so many. It shows that PFS is not “just” about hair or minor side effects — it can strip away a person’s body, mind, and very sense of identity. Pablo’s story is a warning: you are never truly “safe” taking this drug, even after years without apparent problems. His courage to speak out underscores the urgent need for recognition, research, and accountability.

🔬 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

.📩 Reach out: [email protected] speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.

In this powerful interview, Noor shares his devastating experience with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). Once a healthy athlete and cricketer, his life changed forever after a crash just 48 hours after stopping finasteride. He went from lifting heavy weights and living an active lifestyle to being bedbound, losing 15 kilos of muscle in one month, and being diagnosed with osteoporosis at only 30 years old.

Noor courageously speaks about the gaslighting he faced from doctors, the stigma within his own community, and even how his family was misled into secretly giving him antidepressants. Despite the pain, confusion, and loss of his personality and health, Noor decided to break his silence — encouraged by Henry’s mother, Erica, whose son tragically took his life due to PFS.

This testimony is raw, emotional, and tragically familiar to so many. It shows that PFS is not “just” about hair or minor side effects — it can strip away a person’s body, mind, and identity. Noor’s story highlights the urgent need for recognition, research, and accountability.

⚠️ Note: Noor’s recall of dates is at times inconsistent. This is common for PFS sufferers due to the neurological and cognitive symptoms of the condition. The sequence of events remains clear: initial exposure with no issues, a later re-exposure, and then a devastating crash.

🔬 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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Reach out: [email protected]

By speaking up, we break the silence and move one step closer to recognition, accountability, and hope.

Cael was a healthy, social teenager when he was prescribed antidepressants for mild anxiety. What followed was years of being cycled through multiple drugs — Lexapro, Effexor, Zoloft, Pristiq, Seroquel, Cymbalta — with no informed consent about the risks. Today, he lives with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), a devastating condition marked by emotional numbness, genital anesthesia, and life-altering changes that remain long after the drugs are stopped.This is his story.

🧠 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

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, lion’s mane, ashwagandha, etc.) — please consider sharing your story with us.

📩 Email: [email protected]

Moral Medicine is a voice for those harmed by medications — and for those fighting to be heard when no one will listen.

Watch. Share. Help us shatter the silence.

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.

Learn more and support the newest scientific initiative: pssdnetwork.org/literature

Fuel the fight for answers — donate to PSSD research: pssdnetwork.org/donate/research

🗣️ Your story could save lives.

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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