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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Finasteride (finasteride) and Curcumin (turmeric). Common drug interactions include arthralgia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Finasteride and Curcumin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 53 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 Curcumin?

Curcumin has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 3,676 Curcumin users. Check the latest studies of Curcumin.



On Jul, 12, 2026

53 people who take Finasteride and Curcumin together, and have interactions are studied.

Finasteride and Curcumin drug interactions.

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

female:

n/a

male:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Erectile dysfunction
  4. Haematocrit decreased
  5. Haemoglobin decreased
  6. Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
  7. Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)
  8. Back disorder
  9. Back pain
  10. Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Testicular atrophy (wasting of testes)
  2. Testicular pain (pain in testes)
  3. Trichorrhexis (a condition in which the hairs break)
  4. Erectile dysfunction
  5. Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
  6. Anxiety
  7. Depression
  8. Genital burning sensation
  9. Genital hypoaesthesia (sensation loss of genital)
  10. Libido decreased (loss of interest in sex)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)

50-59:

  1. Areflexia (absence of a reflex)
  2. Muscle fatigue (a condition in which muscles cannot exert their normal force)

60+:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
  3. Haemoglobin decreased
  4. Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)
  5. Back disorder
  6. Decreased immune responsiveness
  7. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  8. Heart rate decreased
  9. Joint swelling
  10. Loss of consciousness

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 13.21%
  2. Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 11.32%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 11.32%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 9.43%
  5. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 9.43%
  6. Swelling: 4 people, 7.55%
  7. Constipation: 4 people, 7.55%
  8. Joint Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
  9. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 7.55%
  10. Pain: 4 people, 7.55%

* 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 turmeric (the active ingredients of Finasteride and Curcumin, respectively), and Finasteride and Curcumin (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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