Actos and Proscar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) and Proscar (finasteride). Common drug interactions include dehydration among females and oedema peripheral among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Actos and Proscar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 134 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Actos?
Actos has active ingredients of pioglitazone hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 49,754 Actos users. Check the latest studies of Actos.
What is Proscar?
Proscar has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 13,379 Proscar users. Check the latest studies of Proscar.
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134 people who take Actos and Proscar together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Actos and Proscar, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Actos and Proscar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Actos and Proscar:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Actos:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Proscar:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Actos and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Proscar and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pioglitazone hydrochloride and finasteride (the active ingredients of Actos and Proscar, respectively), and Actos and Proscar (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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