Finasteride Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Breast Pain
- Enlarged Breasts
- Problems With Ejaculation
- The Inability To Have An Erection
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- High-Grade Prostate Cancer
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Decreased Amount Of Semen Upon Ejaculation
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- Low Blood Pressure
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- Breast Cancer In A Male Patient
- Hives
- Seizures
- Suicidal Behavior
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Thoughts Of Self Harm
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
- Blood In Semen
- Depression
- Itching
- Low Sperm Count
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Weakness
- Orgasm Problems
- Pain In The Testicles
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