Finasteride

11 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1820.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Finasteride

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 8

Human 3

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 3

Shepherd (unspecified) 1

Pointing Dog - German Short-haired 1

Rottweiler 1

Weimaraner 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 1

Terrier - Bull 1

Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3

Inappropriate urination 3

Weight loss 2

Stiff gait 2

Panting 2

Pacing 2

Staring 2

Limb weakness 2

Confusion 2

Unable to stand 2

Crystalluria 2

Polyuria 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

5 (45.5%)

Outcome Unknown

3 (27.3%)

Euthanized

1 (9.1%)

Died

1 (9.1%)

Ongoing

1 (9.1%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.