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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Depression? 2,530 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,530 reports of Depression have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 16.4% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

2,530
Reports of Depression with FINASTERIDE
16.4%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
83
Deaths
513
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 2,530 reports, 83 (3.3%) resulted in death, 513 (20.3%) required hospitalization, and 282 (11.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE.

What Other Side Effects Does FINASTERIDE Cause?

Erectile dysfunction (3,043) 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) Libido decreased (1,158)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

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

Related Pages

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