Less serious side effects may include:
- impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm;
- abnormal ejaculation;
- swelling in your hands or feet;
- swelling or tenderness in your breasts;
- dizziness, weakness;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- headache;
- runny nose; or.
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Propecia Side Effects
Generic Name: finasteride
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 Propecia.
In Summary
More frequent side effects include: impotence and decreased libido. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.For the Consumer
Applies to finasteride: oral tabletAlong with its needed effects, finasteride (the active ingredient contained in Propecia) 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:
More common
- Chills
- cold sweats
- confusion
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
- Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- breast enlargement and tenderness
- hives or welts
- itchy skin
- rapid weight gain
- redness of the skin
- skin rash
- swelling of the lips and face
- tingling of the hands or feet
- unusual weight gain or loss
- Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
- dimpling of the breast skin
- inverted nipple
- lump in the breast or under the arm
- persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
- redness or swelling of the breast
- sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
More common
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- inability to have or keep an erection
- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- Runny nose
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- sneezing
- stuffy nose
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- back pain
- decreased amount of semen
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- Testicular pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to finasteride: oral tablet
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Genitourinary
Most 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[Ref]
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.[Ref]
Endocrine
Finasteride 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 Propecia) therapy should be carefully evaluated for medical causes as well as noncompliance.[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Breast tenderness, breast enlargement
Frequency not reported: Reductions in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels of approximately 50%[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Decreased libido, dizziness, somnolenceFrequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Postural hypotension, hypotensionPostmarketing reports: Palpitations[Ref]
Oncologic
Frequency not reported: A prevention or delay in the appearance of prostate cancer, an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancerPostmarketing reports: Rare cases of male breast cancer[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain[Ref]Dermatologic
A 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 Propecia) 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.[Ref]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)[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Pruritus, urticaria, angioedema of the lips, tongue, throat, and face[Ref]Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Edema[Ref]Respiratory
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rhinitis, dyspnea[Ref]Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: DepressionMusculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: AstheniaHepatic
Frequency not reported: Increased hepatic enzymesReferences
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