Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Finasteride  Finasteride has 13 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Finasteride |
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This medication is used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) at the crown and in the middle of the scalp. It should be used by adult men only.
This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT). Decreasing the amount of DHT leads to increased hair regrowth and slower hair loss. Hair growth on other parts of the body is not affected by finasteride.
Women and children should not use this medication.
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Finasteride has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride Critical Seriousness - Breast Cancer in a Male Patient - Breast Carcinoma in Males is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Finasteride |
Finasteride has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Finasteride |
Finasteride Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Finasteride has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Finasteride has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Finasteride has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Finasteride has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Finasteride has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Finasteride.
Finasteride Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Finasteride.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Finasteride.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Finasteride. |
Finasteride has 5 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Finasteride 1 Mg Tab
Finasteride 5 Mg Tab
Propecia 1 Mg Tab
Propecia Pro-Pak 1 Mg Tab
Proscar 5 Mg Tab
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Finasteride - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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