FDA data Registry peer set 1 peer FDA shortage listed

Alternatives to finasteride

FDA shortage status is active for finasteride; 1 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.

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Brand: Proscar, Propecia

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Prescription 1 alternative found

finasteride class peers while FDA lists an active shortage

finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) is on an FDA shortage listing while 1 other 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 2). Labeled indication field for finasteride: Finasteride treats male pattern hair loss on the head.

Top FAERS reaction fields for finasteride total 27,693 reports across 10 reactions, set beside dutasteride. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.

About finasteride

Finasteride is a medicine used to treat hair loss in men. It helps to prevent further hair loss on the head.

Used for: Finasteride treats male pattern hair loss on the head. It is for use in men only. It is not effective for treating receding hairlines at the temples. This medicine will not work for women.

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1 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor peers (wide set)

dutasteride

Rx

Avodart

This medicine treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, in men. It helps with symptoms like needing to urinate often, especially at night. It is for men who have an enlarged prostate causing these problems. This medicine is not approved to prevent prostate cancer.

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finasteride vs dutasteride · FAERS reaction fields

FAERS top-reaction field "Erectile Dysfunction" shows the widest count spread between finasteride and dutasteride in this extract (3,933-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.

Side Effect finasteride dutasteride
Fatigue 3,949 1,142
Erectile Dysfunction 3,933 -
Depression 3,499 -
Anxiety 2,966 -
Dizziness 2,377 985
Sexual Dysfunction 2,322 -
Diarrhoea 2,265 896
Death 2,170 641

"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.

finasteride shortage vs 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor peer index

Shortage status

FDA shortage listing is active for finasteride (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FDA list a shortage for finasteride while peers remain indexed? ▼
Yes - finasteride matched an active FDA shortage listing (To Be Discontinued) while 1 other 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor SPL records remain in this peer index for field comparison only.

Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Field note for finasteride: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Proscar SPL strings.

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