Association Between Finasteride With Subjective Memory Deficits: A Study From The NHANES And FAERS Databases

This study examined the link between finasteride use and memory impairment using data from the NHANES and FAERS databases, involving 7,612 participants, with 114 exposed to finasteride. It found that finasteride users had a significantly higher risk of memory impairment, with an odds ratio of 6.15, and identified 526 cases of memory dysfunction linked to finasteride in the FAERS database. The study suggests a substantial association between finasteride and neurocognitive impairments, emphasizing the need for monitoring cognitive function in patients using finasteride. However, it does not establish definitive causality and calls for further research to confirm these findings.