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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Finasteride (finasteride) and Arginine (l - arginine). Common drug interactions include overdose among females and pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Finasteride and Arginine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 36 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.

What is Arginine?

Arginine has active ingredients of l - arginine. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 2,612 Arginine users. Check the latest studies of Arginine.



On Jul, 18, 2026

36 people who take Finasteride and Arginine together, and have interactions are studied.

Finasteride and Arginine drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Overdose

male:

  1. Pain
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  6. Loss of libido (loss of sexual urge)
  7. Lung infection
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Suicidal ideation
  10. Weight decreased

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Dark circles under eyes
  2. Depression
  3. Fat tissue increased
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  5. Lipoatrophy (localized loss of fat tissue)
  6. Loss of libido (loss of sexual urge)
  7. Muscle atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle)
  8. Penile size reduced
  9. Skin wrinkling (wrinkle on skin)
  10. Suicidal ideation

30-39:

  1. Libido decreased (loss of interest in sex)

40-49:

  1. Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
  2. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)

50-59:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
  4. Appendicitis perforated (perforated appendicitis is a condition in which an inflamed appendix bursts)
  5. Asthenia (weakness)
  6. Depression
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Ejaculation failure
  9. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

60+:

  1. Oxygen saturation decreased
  2. Chest discomfort
  3. Base excess decreased
  4. Base excess increased
  5. Blood albumin decreased
  6. Blood bicarbonate decreased
  7. Blood bicarbonate increased
  8. Blood chloride increased
  9. Blood creatinine increased
  10. Blood lactic acid increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 19.44%
  2. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 11.11%
  3. Hair Loss: 3 people, 8.33%
  4. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 5.56%
  5. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.56%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 5.56%
  7. Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 5.56%
  8. Bone Loss: 2 people, 5.56%

* 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 l - arginine (the active ingredients of Finasteride and Arginine, respectively), and Finasteride and Arginine (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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