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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Finasteride (finasteride) and Alcohol (alcohol). Common drug interactions include drug abuse among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Finasteride and Alcohol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

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Alcohol has active ingredients of alcohol. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 23,388 Alcohol users. Check the latest studies of Alcohol.



On Aug, 01, 2026

19 people who take Finasteride and Alcohol together, and have interactions are studied.

Finasteride and Alcohol drug interactions.

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

female:

n/a

male:

  1. Drug abuse
  2. Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)
  3. Scar
  4. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  5. Swelling
  6. Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
  9. Clostridial infection (infectious conditions by clostridium bacteria)
  10. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
  2. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Drug abuse

60+:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)
  3. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  4. Swelling
  5. Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
  6. Deafness unilateral
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Hepatic failure (liver failure)
  9. Pancreatic carcinoma (pancreatic cancer)
  10. Chronic kidney disease

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 21.05%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.79%
  3. Dry Skin: 3 people, 15.79%
  4. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 15.79%
  5. Drowsiness: 3 people, 15.79%
  6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Abdominal Discomfort: 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 finasteride and alcohol (the active ingredients of Finasteride and Alcohol, respectively), and Finasteride and Alcohol (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?

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