Xyrem and Finasteride drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Xyrem (sodium oxybate) and Finasteride (finasteride). Common drug interactions include bronchitis among females and depression among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Xyrem and Finasteride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 406 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Xyrem?
Xyrem has active ingredients of sodium oxybate. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 81,487 Xyrem users. Check the latest studies of Xyrem.
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.
406 people who take Xyrem and Finasteride together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Xyrem and Finasteride, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Xyrem and Finasteride, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Xyrem (81,487 reports)
- Finasteride (44,177 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Xyrem and Finasteride:
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 Xyrem:
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 Finasteride:
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 Xyrem 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 Finasteride 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 sodium oxybate and finasteride (the active ingredients of Xyrem and Finasteride, respectively), and Xyrem and Finasteride (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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