Finasteride-Induced Myalgia and HyperCKemia
December 2008
in “
Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease
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Studysummary This report describes a case where a man developed reversible myalgia and significant hyperCKemia after long-term finasteride use for male frontal baldness, with symptoms resolving upon discontinuation.
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This document reports a case of a man who experienced muscle pain and elevated creatine kinase levels after taking finasteride for 10 years to treat frontal baldness. The symptoms resolved after discontinuing the medication. The authors suggest that reversible myalgia associated with significant hyperCKemia is a possible adverse reaction of finasteride therapy.
