Propecia and Profen drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Propecia (finasteride) and Profen (ibuprofen). Common drug interactions include erectile dysfunction among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Propecia and Profen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propecia?

Propecia has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 9,757 Propecia users. Check the latest studies of Propecia.

What is Profen?

Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,311 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.

On Jul, 16, 2026

46 people who take Propecia and Profen together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Propecia and Profen, by gender? *:

female:

n/a

male:

Erectile dysfunction
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;)
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
Lentigo (a small pigmented spot on the skin with a clearly-defined edge, surrounded by normal-appearing skin)
Lumbar radiculopathy (radicular pain in the low back and legs)
Melanocytic naevus (a type of lesion that contains nevus cells (a type of melanocyte))
Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
Polyp
Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels)
Mouth haemorrhage (bleeding from mouth)
Platelet count decreased
Depression suicidal (suicide depressive disorder)
Erectile dysfunction
Genital discomfort
Rash
Skin burning sensation

30-39:

Headache (pain in head)
Infusion related reaction
Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels)
Paranasal sinus discomfort
Respiratory tract infection

40-49:

Chest pain
Gastric ulcer haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer of stomach)
Abasia (inability to walk)
Chest discomfort
Chills (felling of cold)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation)
Dizziness
Eye pain
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach)
Headache (pain in head)

50-59:

Skin lesion
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (acute febrile drug eruption)
Anxiety
Depression
Eyelid oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid)
Inflammation
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
Lymphopenia (an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood)
Muscle twitching

60+:

Abdominal pain upper
Acute myocardial infarction (acute heart attack)
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
Drug ineffective
Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
Headache (pain in head)
Lethargy (tiredness)
Mucosal haemorrhage (bleeding from mucous membrane)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 10.87%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 8.70%
Hiv Infection: 4 people, 8.70%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 4 people, 8.70%
Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 4 people, 8.70%
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): 3 people, 6.52%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 6.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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