Finasteride 5 mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
April 2008
in “
Sexologies
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New to Finasteride? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary In this study, patients who were informed about finasteride's sexual side effects reported them significantly more often than those who were not, highlighting a potential nocebo effect.
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This study investigated the impact of the nocebo effect on sexual side effects in patients taking Finasteride 5 mg for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It involved 120 patients, with 107 completing the study. Participants were divided into two groups: one received counseling about potential sexual side effects (group 2), while the other did not (group 1). Results showed that group 2 reported significantly higher rates of sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders, compared to group 1 (43.6% vs. 15.3%). The study concluded that the nocebo effect, where patients informed about potential side effects experienced them more frequently, should be considered in clinical practice when managing Finasteride's sexual side effects.
