Proscar and dizziness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Proscar Side Effects Report #5125351-7
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: contusion, dizziness , electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged, fall , hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, pleuritic pain, rib fracture, syncope. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, LIDEX, PREVACID, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #4680454-6
Proscar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 25, 2003. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, balance disorder, blood pressure decreased, blood pressure fluctuation, circulatory collapse, dizziness , fall , hypotension. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5407166-5
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hyperuricaemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, GINKGO, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND VALSARTAN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #4742386-4
Proscar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, diabetes mellitus, dizziness , movement disorder , pneumonia , pulmonary embolism , respiratory failure. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN, ACCUPRIL, CHOLRAZEPATE, CLARINEX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/06/2005.


Proscar Side Effects Report #4742390-6
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, blood pressure systolic increased, chest discomfort, contusion, diabetes mellitus, dizziness , fall , pleural effusion, pneumonia . Proscar dosage: 5 MG/DAILY/ PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, ACCUPRIL, CHLORAZEPATE, CLARINEX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/06/2005.

Proscar Side Effects Report #4613015-5
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypercholesterolaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone disorder, coronary artery disease , dizziness , pitting oedema. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #4947447-2
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypercholesterolaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone disorder, coronary artery disease , dizziness , hypertonic bladder, pitting oedema. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5027935-3
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypercholesterolaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone disorder, coronary artery disease , dizziness , hypertonic bladder, pitting oedema. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5030641-2
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypercholesterolaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone disorder, coronary artery disease , dizziness , hypertonic bladder, pitting oedema. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Proscar Side Effects Report #4621960-X
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 13, 2004. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angina pectoris, aortic atherosclerosis, aortic dilatation, aortic valve incompetence, cardiac valve disease, coronary artery disease , diastolic dysfunction, dizziness , electrocardiogram qrs complex abnormal. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, TRICOR, ZOLOFT, MAVIK, ASPIRIN, ACTONEL, NEXIUM, VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5903397-6
Proscar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Sept 24, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness , loss of consciousness. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LECITHIN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5003729-X
Proscar side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on July 21, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Proscar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , loss of consciousness, muscle spasms, myalgia, syncope. Proscar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.