what are the side effects of the drug finasteride?
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['decreased sex drive.', 'trouble getting or keeping an erection.', 'ejaculation disorder.', 'increase in breast size and tenderness.', 'skin rash.']
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['Acne or oily skin.', 'Prostate swelling.', 'Breast enlargement.', 'Worsening of sleep apnea (trouble breathing while sleeping)', 'Fluid retention.', 'Decreased testicle size.', 'Decrease in sperm count.', 'Increase in red blood cells.']
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['Acne.', 'Headache.', 'Menstrual bleeding.', 'Rash.', 'Stomach upset.', 'Weight gain.', 'Dizziness.']
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['nausea,', 'vomiting,', 'diarrhea,', 'dry mouth,', 'nervousness,', 'headache,', 'dizziness,', 'spinning sensation,']
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In other words, the biological effects of finasteride ensure a relatively slow tapering of the “drug effect” over about 30 to 60 days, even if you stop the drug cold turkey.
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BPH medications and sexual side effects This is because alpha-blockers relax the bladder and prostate muscle cells. Alpha reductase inhibitors can also cause ED. Additionally, reduced sex drive is a possible side effect of the alpha reductase inhibitors dutasteride and finasteride.
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['scalp sensitivity.', 'skin dryness.', 'skin flaking.', 'irritation or burning sensation at and around the application site.', 'increased heart rate.']
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['pain and swelling at injection site,', 'breast tenderness,', 'headache,', 'weight gain or loss,', 'acne,', 'nausea,', 'increased body or facial hair,', 'loss of scalp hair,']
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In some very rare circumstances, Finasteride has been linked to memory loss. This tends to be part of a wider problem known as post finasteride syndrome (PFS) which is experienced by a very small percentage of men who take Finasteride.
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['Diarrhea.', 'Constipation.', 'Nausea.', 'Stomach cramps.', 'Muscle soreness, pain, or weakness.', 'Vomiting.', 'Headache.', 'Dizziness.']
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Finasteride (generic Propecia®) is a prescription tablet that effectively blocks DHT and stops further hair loss, including receding hairlines. It works by binding to the 5α-Reductase enzyme, effectively inhibiting your body from producing DHT in the first place.
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['drowsiness, dizziness;', 'breast pain;', 'mood changes;', 'headache;', 'constipation, diarrhea, heartburn;', 'bloating, swelling in your hands or feet;', 'joint pain;', 'hot flashes; or.']
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['headache.', 'dizziness.', 'loss of appetite.', 'nausea.', 'diarrhea.', 'stomach pain.', 'vomiting.', 'rash.']
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['dry mouth.', 'dizziness.', 'pain in your stomach area.', 'constipation.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'weight gain.', 'increased appetite.']
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['Headache.', 'Flushing.', 'Sweating.', 'Facial pressure or tightness.', 'Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas.', 'Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)', 'Chest pain.', 'Nausea.']
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['Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.', 'Headache.', 'Drowsiness.', 'Dry mouth.', 'Insomnia.', 'Nervousness, agitation or restlessness.', 'Dizziness.', 'Sexual problems, such as reduced sexual desire, difficulty reaching orgasm or inability to maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction)']
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['nausea.', 'increased appetite and weight gain.', 'loss of sexual desire and other sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction and decreased orgasm.', 'fatigue and drowsiness.', 'insomnia.', 'dry mouth.', 'blurred vision.', 'constipation.']