This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Propecia (Finasteride) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (582)
Death (4)
Life Threatening Events (7)
Disability (290)
Reports by Reaction Type
Erectile Dysfunction (310),
Anxiety (260),
Sexual Dysfunction (247),
Depression (231),
Libido Decreased (228),
Cognitive Disorder (167),
Ejaculation Failure (124),
Ejaculation Disorder (123),
Loss of Libido (81),
Emotional Distress (71),
Fatigue (60),
Semen Volume Decreased (55)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Propecia (Finasteride). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from Israel on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Erectile Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Fear, Alopecia, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Libido Decreased, Hair Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Dosage: unk unk, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 1998-06-01
Propecia
Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Propecia
Dosage: unk, qid
Start date: 2011-07-01
Propecia
Dosage: unk unk, qd
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-06-26
Other drugs received by patient: Flonase
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Muscle Atrophy, Orgasmic Sensation Decreased, Erectile Dysfunction, Poor Quality Sleep, Speech Disorder, Anhedonia, Fatigue, Blunted Affect, Hair Growth Abnormal, Adverse Event, Depression, Loss of Libido, Testicular Disorder, Ejaculation Failure, Semen Discolouration, Body Temperature Decreased, Varicose Vein, Muscle Twitching, Mental Impairment, Panic Attack, Blood Prolactin Increased, Semen Volume Decreased, Insomnia, Testicular Pain, Sexual Dysfunction, Penis Disorder, Memory Impairment, Depressed Mood, Hair Colour Changes
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2005-01-01
Propecia
Dosage: 1 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-05-26
End date: 2011-10-28
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Lethargy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Anxiety, Sexual Dysfunction
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Other drugs received by patient: Abilify
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Muscle Atrophy, Pain, Penile Size Reduced, Erectile Dysfunction, Erythema, Hot Flush, Depression, Loss of Libido, Prostatic Pain, Penile Curvature, Amnesia, Paraesthesia, Genital Hypoaesthesia, Panic Attack, Arthralgia, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Testicular Pain, Penis Disorder, FAT Tissue Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea, DRY Eye, Erectile Dysfunction, Amnesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin D
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Ejaculation Failure, Libido Decreased, Cognitive Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction, Ejaculation Disorder, Anxiety, Sexual Dysfunction, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Anxiety, Sleep Disorder, Depression, Erectile Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Genitourinary Tract Neoplasm, Wheezing, Intentional Drug Misuse, Nocturia, Erectile Dysfunction, Overdose, Phimosis, DRY Mouth, Anorgasmia, Depression, Back Pain, Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Poor Dental Condition, Male Genital Examination Abnormal, Rhinitis, Androgen Deficiency, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased, Prostatomegaly, Penis Disorder, Vertigo Positional, Inguinal Hernia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2010-11-01
Proscar
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2010-11-01
Proscar
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2010-01-01
End date: 2010-11-01
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Erectile Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Hirsutism
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Peyronie's Disease, Libido Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Anxiety, Emotional Distress, Sexual Dysfunction
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Erectile Dysfunction, Prostatic Disorder, Ejaculation Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
Possible Propecia side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propecia
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