Finasteride
June 2014
in “
Reactions Weekly
”
TLDR Finasteride can cause muscle weakness and eye movement issues, even at low doses.
The document discussed a case of reversible myopathy and ophthalmoparesis following low-dose finasteride administration for androgenic alopecia. This was reported in a study by Ryu HJ and colleagues, published in Dermatologic Surgery in May 2014. The findings highlighted potential side effects of finasteride, a medication commonly used to treat hair loss, emphasizing the need for awareness of such adverse reactions even at low doses.
