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Moral Medicine
by Mark Millich
Your Story Matters.Moral Medicine shares in-depth interviews with people suffering lasting side effects from medications like Finasteride, Accutane, SSRIs, Lion’s Mane, Saw Palmetto, and others. With limited research and little understanding of why some are affected, we aim to raise awareness, push for investigation, and give a voice to those harmed.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Moral_MedicineTo share your story, contact us at:📩 [email protected]
Episodes
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I Took Lexapro for 15 Years Without a Problem. Six Days Changed My Life Forever
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Stephen shares his experience developing Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after briefly re-exposing himself to escitalopram (Lexapro) following approximately 15 years of uneventful use. After successfully tapering off the medication and feeling better than…
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“He Was My Baby” — Mary Gould on Losing Her Son Conall After Finasteride
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Mary Gould shares the story of her son Conall, a young man from Ireland who developed severe and persistent symptoms after taking finasteride at just 18 years old and tragically lost his life at 21. Before finasteride entered his life, Conall was athletic…
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I Lost My Youth to Post-Finasteride Syndrome | A College Professor's 14-Year Story
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Lucas, a 37-year-old college professor from Brazil, shares his 14-year experience with finasteride and the profound long-term consequences that followed after taking the drug at just 18 years old for hair loss. Like many patients, Lucas says he was never warned...
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I Lost My Sexual Identity After Prozac
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Katie shares her experience developing Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after being prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) at 21 years old during a difficult period in her life. She remained on the medication for approximately three years before realizing that the...
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This Year I'm turning 30 years old, and I haven't felt an orgasm since I was 24
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Matt shares his experience with Finasteride after taking the drug for several years without issue — and the sudden, life-altering changes that followed. Matt began taking finasteride in his mid-20s and tolerated the medication for three years with no noticeable...
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He Took Finasteride for 17 Years… Then His Doctor Refused to Help
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Tim shares his experience with finasteride after being prescribed the medication for prostate-related issues — and the long-term consequences that followed after years of use without proper warning. Tim began taking 5 mg daily after being told he may need the...
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I Took Finasteride for 3 Days. It Changed My Life for 5 Years.
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Marko shares his personal experience with finasteride — and the life-altering crash that followed after just three pills. Marko began taking 1 mg per day after following advice from online experts and consulting with a dermatologist. The prescription process was...
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"My Personality Vanished’: A Patient’s Experience With PSSD After Antidepressants
Max was prescribed sertraline in 2018 and took it for approximately one month. What followed was a profound and life-altering change. He began experiencing emotional numbness, loss of pleasure, insomnia, chronic fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and a deep sense that his personality had vanished. Even...
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Kim Witczak: How Zoloft Took Her Husband’s Life — and Exposed a Broken Drug Safety System
In this powerful episode of Moral Medicine, Mark sits down with Kim Witczak, one of the nation’s leading drug-safety advocates. Kim’s husband, Woody, was prescribed Zoloft for mild insomnia and stress in 2003. Just a few weeks later, he died by suicide. He had no history of depression or suicidal...
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I Lost Myself on Lexapro: A Nurse’s Story of Withdrawal, Identity, and Survival
In this testimony, Amanda, a registered nurse from the United States, shares her six-year journey on Lexapro after being prescribed the medication at 22 for situational anxiety during a difficult period of her life. She explains how the drug initially seemed harmless, but over time she began...
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French Patient Shares His Long-Term Struggle After Accutane (isotretinoin)
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...
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Dr. Mayer Brezis on Finasteride: A Global Failure of Science, Regulation, and Ethics
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...
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After 11 Pills of Zoloft, He Lost the Ability to Feel
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…
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From Mild Acne to Severe Dry Eyes, Hair Loss and Infertility: Miriam's Nightmare After Isotretinoin.
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...
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Her Life Changed After Finasteride | A Woman’s PFS Testimony
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…
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The Truth About Accutane: Dr. Doug Bremner Exposes Hidden Psychiatric Risks + Movie Trailer
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...
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Years on Finasteride with No Issues—Until Everything Collapsed
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...
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Post-Finasteride Syndrome Left Me With Osteoporosis at 30 | Noor’s Story
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…
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From Anxiety to PSSD: How Antidepressants Destroyed My Life | Cael’s Story
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...
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Nurse Practitioner Speaks Out on PSSD: 9 Years of Suffering, Medical Insight & Fight for Recognition
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...
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Topical Finasteride Destroyed My Life – You'd Never Know By Looking at Me
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...
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13% Affected: A Therapist’s Urgent Warning About PSSD (featuring Yassie Pirani)
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...
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From Trusting My Psychiatrist to Losing Everything
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...
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Why The FDA Is Failing Us — A Former Insider Speaks Out
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...
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The Hidden Devastation of Finasteride – Sam’s Story
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...
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We Lost Our 16 Year Old Son to a Drug We Were Never Warned About – Vincent & Yoko’s Story
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…
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Joanna Moncrieff on the Chemical Imbalance Myth, SSRI Harm, and the Crisis in Modern Psychiatry
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...
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Man Suffers Severe Neurological Damage After Psychiatric Medication Crash
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...
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Post-Finasteride Syndrome Ended My Marriage — Here’s What No One Tells You (Featured in Daily Mail)
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...
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A Beautiful Life Cut Short: One Mother’s Warning About Finasteride
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…
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This Man Took Finasteride Twice—His Life Has Never Been the Same
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...
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Man's Life Severely Altered After Taking Finasteride
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...
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Man Develops Life Altering Symptoms from TOPICAL Finasteride (Full, Uncut Interview)
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...
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Man Develops Life Destroying Symptoms from SSRIs (PSSD)
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...
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Young Man Sufferers Life-Altering Symptoms from a Topical Retinoid Cream
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...
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Malissa's Iatrogenic Harm (Summary Video)
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...
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
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…
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The Many Lives Destroyed by the Hair Loss Drug Finasteride
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…
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He Took Accutane at 17. His Life Never Returned to Normal.
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...
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The Hidden Nightmare of SSRIs: One Man’s 6-Year Struggle with PSSD After Citalopram
In this Moral Medicine Interview, Opressor reveals the devastating, long-lasting impact of taking SSRIs like Citalopram, which he was prescribed for ADHD without proper diagnosis or warning about potential side effects. After starting the medication, he experienced severe emotional numbness and...
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Man Takes Finasteride for YEARS Before Developing Permanent Cognitive Impairment
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Ardalan discusses the devastating affects Finasteride has had on his life after taking the medication for almost 10 years. For the first several years, Ardalan took Finasteride without any major side effects, but around the 4th year, he began developing...
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Stefan's 19 Year Journey of Living with Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS)
In this episode of Moral Medicine, we're featuring our first Post Accutane Syndrome (PAS) patient. Stefan has been living with PAS for almost 19 years after just a short term exposure to Accutane at 15 years old. He discusses the impact the disease has had on his life and the tragic and numerous...
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Young Man Suffers with Permanent, Life Altering Effects from Zoloft
In this video, Hugo shares his personal story of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after taking Zoloft. He discusses his experiences, the symptoms, and how they have impacted his daily life. Hugo talks about emotional numbness, personality changes, sexual dysfunction, and the...
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Woman's Life Ruined by Mirtazapine Induced Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)
In this powerful interview, Cornelia discusses how her life has been completely ruined after taking Mirtazapine for just three weeks in 2020. She now deals with persistent sexual dysfunction, anhedonia, insomnia and myriad of other life altering symptoms that has left her unemployed and socially...
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7 Years of Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) from Sertraline/Clomipramine
In this Moral Medicine Interview, Adam discusses his life with PSSD after coming off his SSRIs seven years ago. 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...
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Post Finasteride Syndrome Facial Changes
In this video, Mark shows the drastic changes to his face after quitting Finasteride. He developed lipoatrophy, collagen loss, and overall skull shrinkage . These symptoms were practically nonexistent while he was taking the drug, and only occurred after cessation of the drug over the course of...
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Man's Life Ruined After Only 18 Pills of Finasteride in December 2019
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Rafael discusses the devastating affects Finasteride has had on his life after just a short term exposure. After taking only 18 pills of Finasteride at the beginning of 2020, his life has never been the same, having been plagued with a series of persistent...
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13 Years of Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)
In this intense interview, Daryl shares his experience of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) for the past 13 years. He discusses the devastation this has had on his life, his experience with medical gaslighting, and the little support he's received from the medical system as a whole....
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7 Years of Post Finasteride Syndrome Caused by Azelaic Acid (5ARI)
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…
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26 Year Old Man’s Body and Mind Destroyed by Finasteride
In this episode of Moral Medicine, Kyle discusses the devastating affects Finasteride has had on his body and mind after just a short term exposure. Over the course of just several months after cessation of the medication, his body changed in ways that he never thought were possible. He discusses...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your Story Matters.Moral Medicine shares in-depth interviews with people suffering lasting side effects from medications like Finasteride, Accutane, SSRIs, Lion’s Mane, Saw Palmetto, and others. With limited research and little understanding of why some are affected, we aim to raise awareness, push for investigation, and give a voice to those harmed.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Moral_MedicineTo share your story, contact us at:📩 [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Mark Millich
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