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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Myopathy? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

29
Reports of Myopathy with FINASTERIDE
0.2%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
0
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myopathy From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 29 reports, 22 (75.9%) required hospitalization, and 5 (17.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FINASTERIDE. However, 29 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 Myopathy?

ATORVASTATIN (1,243) SIMVASTATIN (624) ROSUVASTATIN (596) PREDNISONE (526) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321) PREDNISOLONE (246) DEXAMETHASONE (203) METFORMIN (197) METHOTREXATE (196) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?

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

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