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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Finasteride (finasteride) and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine succinate). Common drug interactions include blood cholesterol increased among females and decreased appetite among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Finasteride and Pristiq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 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 Pristiq?

Pristiq has active ingredients of desvenlafaxine succinate. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 19,555 Pristiq users. Check the latest studies of Pristiq.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

13 people who take Finasteride and Pristiq together, and have interactions are studied.

Finasteride and Pristiq drug interactions.

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

female:

Blood cholesterol increased
Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Suicidal ideation
Abnormal dreams
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

male:

Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Blood glucose increased
Bone erosion
Drug effect decreased
Drug effect delayed
Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
Herpes zoster
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)

What are the common drug interactions of Finasteride and Pristiq, 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:

Blood cholesterol increased
Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Suicidal ideation

50-59:

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)

60+:

Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
Decreased appetite
Blood glucose increased
Bone erosion
Drug effect decreased
Drug effect delayed
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
Herpes zoster
Insomnia (sleeplessness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 38.46%
Back Pain: 5 people, 38.46%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 30.77%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 23.08%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 23.08%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 23.08%
Breakthrough Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 15.38%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 15.38%
Back Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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