Prevention is always better than cure, especially in conditions like this, where so little is known about the causative mechanism of the condition… Avoiding the use of this drug in persons inclined towards mental disorders and sexual dysfunction is the key to the prevention of PFS. [I]t is essential to create practical advocacy regarding the patient’s eligibility for the treatment with finasteride and counsel these persons on possible risks and alternative drugs for treating their conditions and how you should proceed in case of side effects.
—Post Finasteride Syndrome: An Overview: iCliniq, March 29, 2023