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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Prostate cancer? 117 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 117 reports of Prostate cancer have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

117
Reports of Prostate cancer with FINASTERIDE
0.8%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
3
Deaths
40
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Prostate cancer From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 117 reports, 3 (2.6%) resulted in death, 40 (34.2%) required hospitalization, and 7 (6.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Prostate cancer Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Prostate cancer 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 Prostate cancer?

RANITIDINE (60,641) LEUPROLIDE (1,736) ABIRATERONE (661) ENZALUTAMIDE (642) ADALIMUMAB (573) ETANERCEPT (482) METHOTREXATE (444) INFLIXIMAB (376) LENALIDOMIDE (366) PREDNISONE (317)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Prostate cancer Risk?

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

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