Finasteride and Migraine with aura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Migraine with aura is reported as a side effect among people who take Finasteride (finasteride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Spinraza, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Migraine with aura 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 Migraine with aura?

Migraine with aura (headache with vision weakness) is found to be associated with 414 drugs and 827 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Migraine with aura.

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On Jul, 19, 2026

42,469 people reported to have side effects when taking Finasteride.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Migraine with aura.

Could Finasteride cause Migraine with aura?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Finasteride when they have Migraine with aura? *

What is the gender of people who have Migraine with aura when taking Finasteride? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Migraine with aura when taking Finasteride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Finasteride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Migraine with aura? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 75.00%
Dizziness: 9 people, 75.00%
Eye Haemorrhage (bleeding in the eye): 8 people, 66.67%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 8 people, 66.67%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 58.33%
Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 6 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 50.00%
Post Lumbar Puncture Syndrome: 6 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 50.00%
Musculoskeletal Disorder (disease of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 6 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 8 people, 66.67%
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (wasting of spinal muscles): 6 people, 50.00%
Prostatic Disorder: 6 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 50.00%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 6 people, 50.00%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 33.33%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 2 people, 16.67%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 2 people, 16.67%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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