Proscar and Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Proscar (finasteride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Furosemide, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis when taking Proscar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,025 people who have side effects when taking Proscar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Proscar?

Proscar has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 13,379 Proscar users. Check the latest studies of Proscar.

What is Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis?

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease) is found to be associated with 510 drugs and 672 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

On Jul, 15, 2026

13,025 people reported to have side effects when taking Proscar.
Among them, 11 people (0.08%) have Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

Could Proscar cause Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis when taking Proscar? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis when taking Proscar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Proscar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis? *

Skin Hypertrophy (skin cells enlarges): 11 people, 100.00%
Joint Range Of Motion Decreased (disease of joint movement): 11 people, 100.00%
Weakness: 10 people, 90.91%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 10 people, 90.91%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 90.91%
Exercise Tolerance Decreased: 10 people, 90.91%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 90.91%
Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 90.91%
Itching: 10 people, 90.91%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 90.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 9.09%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 1 person, 9.09%
Diabetes: 1 person, 9.09%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 9.09%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis:

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (672 conditions)

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 Proscar) and Proscar (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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