Buspar and Finasteride drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride) and Finasteride (finasteride). Common drug interactions include arthralgia among females and hallucination among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Buspar and Finasteride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Buspar?

Buspar has active ingredients of buspirone hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 20,462 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 44,177 Finasteride users. Check the latest studies of Finasteride.



On Jul, 06, 2026

48 people who take Buspar and Finasteride together, and have interactions are studied.

Buspar and Finasteride drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Finasteride, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  3. Asthma
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Intervertebral disc injury (spinal disc injury)
  6. Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion)
  7. Joint swelling
  8. Knee arthroplasty
  9. Lower respiratory tract infection
  10. Pain

male:

  1. Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
  2. Constipation
  3. Lethargy (tiredness)
  4. Chronic kidney disease
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  7. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin)
  8. Balance disorder
  9. Burning sensation
  10. Catatonia (unresponsive to external stimuli)

What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Finasteride, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  2. Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
  3. Balance disorder
  4. Confusional state
  5. Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
  6. Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)

50-59:

  1. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  2. Chronic kidney disease
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Fall
  3. Nervousness
  4. Pneumonia
  5. Ankle fracture
  6. Skin plaque (red, scaly patches to appear on the skin)
  7. Abdominal pain upper
  8. Aortic aneurysm (enlargement of an aortic artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall)
  9. Arthropathy
  10. Asthenia (weakness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 22.92%
  2. Depression: 11 people, 22.92%
  3. Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 10 people, 20.83%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 18.75%
  5. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 7 people, 14.58%
  6. Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 7 people, 14.58%
  7. Prostatic Disorder: 5 people, 10.42%
  8. Pain: 5 people, 10.42%
  9. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 8.33%
  10. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 4 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buspirone hydrochloride and finasteride (the active ingredients of Buspar and Finasteride, respectively), and Buspar and Finasteride (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.

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