24 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
March 2014 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Combining α1-blockers with 5α-reductase inhibitors improves urinary symptoms in men.
34 citations
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July 1993 in “PubMed” February 2026 in “European Urology”
21 citations
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October 2015 in “Current Drug Targets” Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Uro” UHP-sCESr is as effective as HESr for treating BPH symptoms.
22 citations
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” Alpha1-blockers effectively improve urinary symptoms in BPH, with alfuzosin and tamsulosin having fewer side effects.
Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Urologia Internationalis” Finasteride, selenium, and vitamin E may help prevent prostate cancer.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
December 2016 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Many patients with lower urinary tract symptoms also have undiagnosed erectile dysfunction, which improves with treatment.
September 2005 in “日本医療薬学会年会講演要旨集”
34 citations
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September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
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October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
Adherence to finasteride treatment for prostate issues is generally low.
June 2025 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
57 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, and it works by changing how testosterone works in the body.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” Finasteride's solubility and bioavailability improved by forming solid dispersions and inclusion complexes.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
May 2024 in “News Digital Object Group” Domestic and imported finasteride tablets work the same in the body.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” The two finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
Finasteride helps treat male hair loss but may lower sex drive.
48 citations
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June 1988 in “PubMed” Minoxidil sulfate relaxes muscle by increasing potassium flow, making it a unique muscle relaxer.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” A stable and simple finasteride suspension was developed that retains over 94.3% of its concentration for up to 90 days and doesn't significantly increase occupational exposure, but safety measures are still advised.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.