吃非那雄胺有什么副作用？怎么处理？

(finasteride), whose scientific name is N-tert-butyl-3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androsten-1-en-17β-amide, is a drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common disease in elderly men. Drug treatments have various toxic side effects, and finasteride is not immune to it.

What are the side effects of taking finasteride? How to deal with it?

Clinical studies have shown that ≥1% of male patients treated with Propecia experience the following medication-related side effects: decreased libido and impotence. Postmarketing reported adverse events also include breast tenderness or enlargement, allergic reactions (including rash, itching, hives, and lip swelling), and testicular pain.

People who use the drug finasteride may develop erectile dysfunction. It has been noted that consumption of 1 mg tablets can cause impotence in 1.8% of people, while consumption of 5 mg tablets can increase this proportion to 18.5%.

Abnormal mammary gland development causes male breast enlargement. This is one of the side effects of finasteride treatment and occurs in about 2.2% of people during treatment. Patients should talk to their doctor to learn more about medications that cause abnormal breast development.

Allergic Reactions: Rash, itching, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue are common allergic reactions to finasteride. In addition, body pain or tenderness, nipple discharge and testicular pain may also occur.

Lowered libido Studies have shown that use may lead to long-term low libido. It can easily cause reduced or abnormal ejaculation. In addition, this drug can cause fetal defects at birth, so pregnant women should avoid taking finasteride.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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