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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Headache? 472 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 472 reports of Headache have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 3.1% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

472
Reports of Headache with FINASTERIDE
3.1%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
19
Deaths
116
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 472 reports, 19 (4.0%) resulted in death, 116 (24.6%) required hospitalization, and 27 (5.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache 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) 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 Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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

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