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Note: This document contains side effect information about finasteride. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Proscar.
In SummaryCommon side effects of Proscar include: impotence and decreased libido. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to finasteride: oral tablet
Along with its needed effects, finasteride (the active ingredient contained in Proscar) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking finasteride:
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Some side effects of finasteride may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to finasteride: oral tablet
GenitourinaryMost men were older and were taking concomitant medications and/or had comorbid conditions:
Very common (10% or more): Impotence (up to 18.5%)
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal ejaculation, decreased ejaculatory volume, abnormal sexual function, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder, testicular pain, male infertility and/or poor seminal quality
Two hundred fourteen reports of gynecomastia in men taking finasteride in the United States were received by the FDA between June 1992 and February 1995. Among those reported, fifty eight percent were taking additional medications that have been associated with gynecomastia. Sixty nine of 86 patients who discontinued finasteride treatment had partial or complete remission.
New reports of drug-related sexual adverse experiences have been reported to decrease with duration of therapy.
Erectile dysfunction has been reported to continue beyond treatment discontinuation. Normalization or improvement of seminal quality has been reported after withdrawing finasteride treatment.
EndocrineFinasteride may cause a decrease in PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia as well as in patients with prostate cancer. In one study, mean PSA reductions of 50% were noted, regardless of baseline levels. There was no indication that PSA levels were further suppressed in patients with prostate cancer.
PSA levels are commonly used in the screening process for prostate cancer. Patients who develop sustained increases in PSA while on finasteride (the active ingredient contained in Proscar) therapy should be carefully evaluated for medical causes as well as noncompliance.
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Breast tenderness, breast enlargement
Frequency not reported: Reductions in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels of approximately 50%
Nervous systemCommon (1% to 10%): Decreased libido, dizziness, somnolence
Frequency not reported: Headache
CardiovascularCommon (1% to 10%): Postural hypotension, hypotension
Postmarketing reports: Palpitations
OncologicFrequency not reported: A prevention or delay in the appearance of prostate cancer, an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer
Postmarketing reports: Rare cases of male breast cancer
GastrointestinalFrequency not reported: Nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain
DermatologicA 58 year old man presented with an itchy, lumpy rash on upper and lower extremities following two weeks of finasteride (the active ingredient contained in Proscar) treatment for prostatism. The patient had no known allergies and was taking no other medications prior to the episode. The finasteride was discontinued and dapsone was initiated. The rash resolved two weeks after finasteride therapy was stopped.
Rare (less than 0.1%): Rash
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis, solitary fixed drug eruption
Postmarketing reports: Pruritus, urticaria, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face)
HypersensitivityFrequency not reported: Pruritus, urticaria, angioedema of the lips, tongue, throat, and face
MetabolicCommon (1% to 10%): Edema
RespiratoryUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rhinitis, dyspnea
PsychiatricFrequency not reported: Depression
MusculoskeletalFrequency not reported: Asthenia
HepaticFrequency not reported: Increased hepatic enzymes
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Proscar (www.drugs.com/proscar.html).
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