Tag: Premature aging

With antidepressant consumption rising globally, and Iceland reporting one of the highest rates at 157 daily doses per 1,000 people in 2022 [1.7.1], many users wonder about long-term side effects. A common question is: do antidepressants age your face?

While there is no conclusive scientific evidence from human studies proving minoxidil directly causes facial wrinkles, the topic is a subject of widespread online discussion [1.2.1, 1.4.1]. The debate primarily revolves around the medication's theoretical potential to inhibit collagen synthesis [1.3.2].

In 2020, an estimated 3.8 million Americans aged 12 or older had a stimulant use disorder [1.7.2]. While prescribed for ADHD, a common question is, **Does Adderall age you?** The answer involves indirect effects from its side effects, not direct cellular aging [1.2.2].

Certain medications, such as corticosteroids and diuretics, can accelerate the aging process by impacting skin health and cellular function. Understanding **what medications age you** is the first step toward mitigating these unintended side effects.