Finasteride and pruritus Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Finasteride Side Effects Report #4953869-6
Finasteride side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Finasteride. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia, paraesthesia, pruritus, rash . Finasteride dosage: 5 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DOXAZOSIN, FLUNISOLIDE, FLUOXETINE, FOLIC ACID, FISH OIL, OMEPRAZOLE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Finasteride Side Effects Report #5930991-9
Finasteride side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with Finasteride. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, systemic lupus erythematosus. Finasteride dosage: 1 MG DAILY- ORAL. Patient recovered.