Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Journal Title: Urology and Andrology – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
With their increased popularity in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), physicians are encountering with the side effects of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) (finasteride and dutasteride) more often. Although reports regarding the persistence of these problems raise the concerns of physicians and BPH patients alike,1,2 annual 5ARI sales continue to increase, generating approximately half billion dollars in the United States, according to Information Management System (IMS) data.3 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of finasteride for androgenic alopecia (AGA) contributes to the 5ARI market and broaden the population who may suffer from side effects by decreasing the age span.
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Ege Can Serefoglu
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- DOI 10.17140/UAOJ-1-e002
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