Proscar and death Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Proscar Side Effects Report #5886500-6
Proscar side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral ischaemia, convulsion. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, CELEBREX, ALLOPURINOL, MAXZIDE, NAMENDA, PREDNISONE, SULFASALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Proscar Side Effects Report #4548963-8
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 18, 2004. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain neoplasm. Proscar dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/06/2005.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5916574-5
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 03, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5916590-3
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 03, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died.