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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Acne? 107 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 107 reports of Acne have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

107
Reports of Acne with FINASTERIDE
0.7%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
0
Deaths
23
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 107 reports, 23 (21.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 107 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FINASTERIDE Cause?

Erectile dysfunction (3,043) Depression (2,530) Anxiety (1,921) Adverse drug reaction (1,902) Sexual dysfunction (1,757) Adverse event (1,399) Loss of libido (1,353) Suicidal ideation (1,301) Insomnia (1,202) Fatigue (1,184)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

FINASTERIDE vs FINASTERIDE\TAMSULOSIN FINASTERIDE vs FINERENONE FINASTERIDE vs FINGOLIMOD FINASTERIDE vs FINGOLIMOD LAURYL FINASTERIDE vs FISH OIL

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