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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Dementia? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Dementia have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

16
Reports of Dementia with FINASTERIDE
0.1%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
0
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dementia From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 16 reports, 8 (50.0%) required hospitalization, and 5 (31.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dementia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 16 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 Dementia?

APIXABAN (1,459) PIMAVANSERIN (1,116) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (854) LENALIDOMIDE (651) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (450) INSULIN GLARGINE (438) ADALIMUMAB (401) INSULIN LISPRO (375) RIVASTIGMINE (337) TOFACITINIB (334)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Dementia Risk?

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

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