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Does FINASTERIDE Cause Pruritus? 198 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 198 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with FINASTERIDE (Finasteride). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for FINASTERIDE.

198
Reports of Pruritus with FINASTERIDE
1.3%
of all FINASTERIDE reports
3
Deaths
27
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From FINASTERIDE?

Of the 198 reports, 3 (1.5%) resulted in death, 27 (13.6%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus 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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which FINASTERIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus 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 Pruritus Reports All Drugs Causing Pruritus FINASTERIDE Demographics