Propecia and Adrenal insufficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adrenal insufficiency is reported as a side effect among people who take Propecia (finasteride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Proscar, and have Alopecia areata.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Propecia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,411 people who have side effects when taking Propecia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propecia?

Propecia has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 9,757 Propecia users. Check the latest studies of Propecia.

What is Adrenal insufficiency?

Adrenal insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids) is found to be associated with 967 drugs and 1,093 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adrenal insufficiency.

On Jul, 13, 2026

9,411 people reported to have side effects when taking Propecia.
Among them, 18 people (0.19%) have Adrenal insufficiency.

Could Propecia cause Adrenal insufficiency?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Propecia when they have Adrenal insufficiency? *

What is the gender of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Propecia? *

female: 5.56 %
male: 94.44 %

What is the age of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Propecia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propecia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adrenal insufficiency? *

Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 83.33%
Erection Problems: 15 people, 83.33%
Depression: 12 people, 66.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 61.11%
Semen Volume Decreased: 11 people, 61.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 55.56%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 9 people, 50.00%
Testicular Pain (pain in testes): 9 people, 50.00%
Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries)): 8 people, 44.44%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 6 people, 33.33%
Alopecia Areata (patchy baldness that typically begins with rapid hair loss): 6 people, 33.33%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 2 people, 11.11%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.56%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 1 person, 5.56%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 Propecia) and Propecia (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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