Why finasteride is safe?

Can finasteride be dangerous?

Finasteride is generally very safe. Taking too much is unlikely to harm you.

Why do doctors recommend finasteride?

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery.

Is finasteride safe for the brain?

These studies demonstrate direct evidence to suggest that finasteride has effects on 5α-reductase in the brain. There is also ample evidence of adverse psychological or mood effects of finasteride following its discontinuation.

Has anyone died from finasteride?

Since the 2011 decision on the warning, the FDA has received more than 700 reports of suicide and suicidal thoughts among people taking Propecia or generic versions of the drug. Those included at least 100 deaths.

Is finasteride hard on the kidneys?

However, as indicated by recent studies on androgen deprivation therapies (ADTs), it is possible that finasteride has an adverse effect on kidneys. A multiple cohort study with newly diagnosed non-metastatic prostate cancer showed that the use of ADT increased the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) [6].

Is taking finasteride worth the risk?

Currently, studies show that finasteride is safe to use over the long term. For example, a study from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial of almost 19,000 men who had taken finasteride for seven years concluded that there is “little need to worry” about any long-term consequences from finasteride.

Do dermatologists recommend finasteride?

Dermatologists considered treatment with 1 mg/day finasteride to be the most efficacious treatment for AGA, as reflecting by its long-term (5 years) prescription.

What does finasteride do to the body?

Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow or hair loss in males. It will increase testosterone levels in the body, which decreases prostate size and increases hair growth on the scalp.

Should I take finasteride morning or night?

What is the best time of day to take finasteride? There is no best time of day. But you should try to take finasteride at the same time every single day to maximize its effectiveness. You pick the time—morning, noon, or night—just make sure you stick with it.

Does finasteride shorten your life?

The generic drug finasteride indeed reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men by at least about one-third, but has no impact on their lifespans, according to results of an 18-year follow-up study published online today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Can finasteride affect memory?

Finasteride and memory loss

In some very rare circumstances, Finasteride has been linked to memory loss. This tends to be part of a wider problem known as post finasteride syndrome (PFS) which is experienced by a very small percentage of men who take Finasteride.

Can finasteride affect mood?

A study published in 2020 scrutinized over 3,000 reports of side effects from taking finasteride, and found that 89% of those reported side effects were psychological. Patients taking finasteride had 4 times the risk of experiencing depression and anxiety, as well as an increased risk of reporting suicidal feelings.