Finasteride Safety Profile & Adverse Events

Safety Profile Overview

5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and male pattern baldness. Controversial post-finasteride syndrome reports. Monitored for sexual dysfunction.

Generic Name

finasteride

Brand Names

Proscar, Propecia

Therapeutic Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Manufacturer

Merck

What Pharma Signal Tracks for Finasteride

Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Finasteride, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Finasteride products.
Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.

Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Get Finasteride Safety Data via API

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curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/finasteride" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Returns risk score, adverse event counts,
# serious/death rates, recalls, and signals

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