What is Finasteride?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FinasterideBrand:
Finasteride is used to treat male baldness and for benign prostatic hypertrophy. It may also be used after radical prostatectomy in the treatment of prostatic cancer and female hirsutism; may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.
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How do members experience Finasteride?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 114 | 45 | |
| Male pattern baldness | 35 | 8 | |
| Hair loss | 20 | 10 | |
| Bladder problems | 5 | 4 | |
| Support urinary health | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 3 | |
| Erectile dysfunction | 3 | |
| Semen production decreased | 2 | |
| Sexual dysfunction | 2 | |
| Breast enlargement | 1 | |
| Difficulty with orgasm | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
bobert54
evaluated on Jun 09, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Major
- Side effects: None
b4now
evaluated on Jan 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
tigger13039
evaluated on Feb 11, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for urinary retention: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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