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

Summary:

Hepatotoxicity 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 5 - 10 years also take Tamsulosin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatotoxicity 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 Hepatotoxicity?

Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage) is found to be associated with 1,083 drugs and 1,252 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatotoxicity.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

42,469 people reported to have side effects when taking Finasteride.
Among them, 29 people (0.07%) have Hepatotoxicity.

Among these 29 people:

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

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Finasteride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatotoxicity? *

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 6 people, 20.69%
Fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue): 5 people, 17.24%
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (an inflammatory state affecting the whole body, frequently a response of the immune system to infection): 5 people, 17.24%
Pulmonary Toxicity (side effects on the lungs): 5 people, 17.24%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 4 people, 13.79%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 13.79%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 13.79%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 13.79%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 13.79%
Fever: 3 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 5 people, 17.24%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 13.79%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.34%
Heart Rate Irregular: 3 people, 10.34%
Urination - Painful: 3 people, 10.34%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 10.34%
Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 2 people, 6.90%
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pain in many muscles): 2 people, 6.90%
Orchitis (inflammation of the testes): 2 people, 6.90%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 2 people, 6.90%

* 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).

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