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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Hypercholesterolaemia? 101 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 101 reports of Hypercholesterolaemia have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

101
Reports of Hypercholesterolaemia with FINASTERIDE
0.7%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
1
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypercholesterolaemia From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 101 reports, 1 (1.0%) resulted in death, 61 (60.4%) required hospitalization, and 4 (4.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypercholesterolaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 101 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 Hypercholesterolaemia?

ALENDRONATE (1,607) METHOTREXATE (1,547) TOCILIZUMAB (1,483) ADALIMUMAB (1,479) ABATACEPT (1,410) RITUXIMAB (1,389) PREDNISONE (1,377) INFLIXIMAB (1,338) DICLOFENAC (1,331) LEFLUNOMIDE (1,322)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Hypercholesterolaemia Risk?

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

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