FINASTERIDE ADVERSE EFFECTS. AN UPDATE

Efectos adversos de Finasteride: mitos y realidades.Una revisión actualizada.

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Carreño-Orellana, Néstor; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Moll-Manzur, Catherina; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Carrasco-Zuber, Juan Eduardo; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Álvarez-Véliz, Sergio; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Berroeta-Mauriziano, Daniela; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Porras-Kusmanic, Ninoska; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

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Abstract
Finasteride is a 5-? reductase inhibitor that is widely used in the management of benign prostate hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss. It is well known that these agents improve the quality of life in men suffering from these conditions. However, they are associated with some transient and even permanent adverse effects. The aim of this article is to clarify the controversies about the safety of Finasteride by analyzing the evidence available in the literature.
 
Finasteride is a 5-? reductase inhibitor that is widely used in the management of benign prostate hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss. It is well known that these agents improve the quality of life in men suffering from these conditions. However, they are associated with some transient and even permanent adverse effects. The aim of this article is to clarify the controversies about the safety of Finasteride by analyzing the evidence available in the literature.
 
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