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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Cataract? 33 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 33 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

33
Reports of Cataract with FINASTERIDE
0.2%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
0
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 33 reports, 13 (39.4%) required hospitalization.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 33 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 Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Cataract 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 Cataract Reports All Drugs Causing Cataract FINASTERIDE Demographics