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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Alopecia? 308 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 308 reports of Alopecia have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

308
Reports of Alopecia with FINASTERIDE
2.0%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
1
Deaths
53
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Alopecia From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 308 reports, 1 (0.3%) resulted in death, 53 (17.2%) required hospitalization, and 19 (6.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Alopecia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 308 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 Alopecia?

DOCETAXEL (29,347) METHOTREXATE (14,360) ADALIMUMAB (13,726) ETANERCEPT (11,390) INFLIXIMAB (10,374) LEFLUNOMIDE (10,267) RITUXIMAB (10,119) ABATACEPT (10,043) TOCILIZUMAB (9,680) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (9,653)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Alopecia Risk?

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

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FINASTERIDE Full Profile All Alopecia Reports All Drugs Causing Alopecia FINASTERIDE Demographics