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GlossaryPharmacovigilance

monitoring and evaluating drug safety to prevent adverse effects

Pharmacovigilance, also known as Drug Safety Monitoring, is the science and activities involved in detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. It aims to ensure that medicines are used safely and effectively, by collecting and analyzing data on side effects and other issues reported by healthcare professionals and patients.

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research Disproportional Signal of Sexual Dysfunction Reports Associated with Finasteride Use in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of VigiBase

4 citations, March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.

Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports

research Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports

2 citations, July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research”

Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.

research Pharmacovigilance-Based Drug Repurposing: Searching for Putative Drugs With Hypohidrosis or Anhidrosis Adverse Events for Use Against Hyperhidrosis

February 2023 in “European Journal of Medical Research”

Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.

Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System

research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System

July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.

A Pharmacovigilance Study of Drug-Reduced Male Semen Quality Based on the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Database

research A Pharmacovigilance Study of Drug-Reduced Male Semen Quality Based on the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Database

June 2024 in “Andrology”

Some drugs can reduce male semen quality.

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community Finasteride is save in the eu (they concluded the investigation)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 335 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are still available in the EU, with a warning about potential suicidal thoughts. The benefits of these treatments are deemed greater than the risks.

community Are they going to Ban Finasteride in the EU ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 68 upvotes 9 months ago

There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride in the EU, but many believe it is unlikely unless serious side effects are found. Users rely on finasteride for hair loss and other health benefits, and a petition has been created to oppose any restrictions.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community 1 year fin 1mg and minox. can see some density reclaimed

in Update 562 upvotes 3 years ago

User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hair density. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.