Global Online Interest in Finasteride Sexual Side Effects

    June 2022
    Kian Asanad, Tamir Sholklapper, Mary K. Samplaski, Giovanni Cacciamani
    TLDR Public awareness of finasteride's sexual side effects has increased, suggesting healthcare providers should discuss these risks more thoroughly with patients.
    The study analyzed global online interest in finasteride's sexual side effects from 2004 to 2020 using Google search data. It found that the average relative search volume (ARSV) for "finasteride" increased from 15% in 2004 to 57% in 2020, with significant interest in "finasteride side effects" and "post-finasteride syndrome" over time. The FDA's 2011 warning about finasteride's sexual side effects led to a notable increase in search interest. These findings highlight growing public awareness, suggesting that healthcare providers should discuss potential side effects more thoroughly with patients before prescribing finasteride.
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