Finasteride and Atherosclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atherosclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Finasteride (finasteride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atherosclerosis when taking Finasteride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42,469 people who have side effects when taking Finasteride 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 Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries) is found to be associated with 1,198 drugs and 1,533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atherosclerosis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

42,469 people reported to have side effects when taking Finasteride.
Among them, 56 people (0.13%) have Atherosclerosis.

Could Finasteride cause Atherosclerosis?

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Finasteride when they have Atherosclerosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Atherosclerosis when taking Finasteride? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Atherosclerosis when taking Finasteride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Finasteride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Atherosclerosis? *

Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 37.50%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 18 people, 32.14%
Depression: 18 people, 32.14%
Back Pain: 17 people, 30.36%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 16 people, 28.57%
Constipation: 16 people, 28.57%
Pain: 14 people, 25.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 25.00%
Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 25.00%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 14 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 37.50%
Lipids Abnormal: 13 people, 23.21%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 13 people, 23.21%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 10 people, 17.86%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 10 people, 17.86%
Lipids Increased (excess lipid in body): 6 people, 10.71%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.36%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.36%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.57%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Finasteride) and Finasteride (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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