Proscar and Turmeric drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Proscar (finasteride) and Turmeric (turmeric). Common drug interactions include constipation among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Proscar and Turmeric. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 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 Turmeric?
Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.
27 people who take Proscar and Turmeric together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Proscar and Turmeric, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Constipation
- Death
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Dry skin
- Dyschezia (difficulty in defecating)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
- Headache (pain in head)
What are the common drug interactions of Proscar and Turmeric, 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:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Constipation
- Death
- Dry mouth
- Dry skin
- Dyschezia (difficulty in defecating)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 14.81%
- Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 2 people, 7.41%
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 2 people, 7.41%
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 7.41%
- Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 2 people, 7.41%
- Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 7.41%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 7.41%
- Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 7.41%
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 7.41%
- Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 7.41%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Proscar and Turmeric:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Proscar:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Turmeric:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Proscar and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Turmeric and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on finasteride and turmeric (the active ingredients of Proscar and Turmeric, respectively), and Proscar and Turmeric (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?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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