Proscar and Accutane drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Proscar (finasteride) and Accutane (isotretinoin). Common drug interactions include chest discomfort among females and bone disorder among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Proscar and Accutane. 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 Proscar?

Proscar has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 13,379 Proscar users. Check the latest studies of Proscar.

What is Accutane?

Accutane has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 35,221 Accutane users. Check the latest studies of Accutane.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

13 people who take Proscar and Accutane together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Proscar and Accutane, by gender? *:

female:

Chest discomfort
Demyelination (loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibres resulting in their impaired function)
Diplopia (double vision)
Drug ineffective
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland)
Myasthenia gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily)
Nystagmus (a condition of involuntary eye movement)
Ophthalmoplegia (a paralysis or weakness of one or more of the muscles that control eye movement)
Skin induration (an abnormally hard spot or area on the skin)
Skin plaque (red, scaly patches to appear on the skin)

male:

Bone disorder
Chronic sinusitis (long lasting inflammation of the paranasal sinuses)
Squamous cell carcinoma (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell)
Tooth extraction
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Depression
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Injury
Actinic keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure)
Arthralgia (joint pain)

What are the common drug interactions of Proscar and Accutane, 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:

Diplopia (double vision)
Drug ineffective
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland)
Myasthenia gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily)
Nystagmus (a condition of involuntary eye movement)
Ophthalmoplegia (a paralysis or weakness of one or more of the muscles that control eye movement)
Skin induration (an abnormally hard spot or area on the skin)
Skin plaque (red, scaly patches to appear on the skin)
Pilonidal cyst
Chest discomfort

50-59:

n/a

60+:

Bone disorder
Chronic sinusitis (long lasting inflammation of the paranasal sinuses)
Tooth extraction
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Depression
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Injury
Arthralgia (joint pain)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 8 people, 61.54%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 7.69%
Cough: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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