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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Muscle atrophy? 447 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 447 reports of Muscle atrophy have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

447
Reports of Muscle atrophy with FINASTERIDE
2.9%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
16
Deaths
118
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscle atrophy From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 447 reports, 16 (3.6%) resulted in death, 118 (26.4%) required hospitalization, and 132 (29.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscle atrophy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 447 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 Muscle atrophy?

CIPROFLOXACIN (381) ATORVASTATIN (340) ADALIMUMAB (316) RELUGOLIX (260) LEUPROLIDE (254) SIMVASTATIN (247) LEVOFLOXACIN (185) ROSUVASTATIN (177) PREDNISONE (171) INTERFERON BETA-1A (145)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Muscle atrophy Risk?

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

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