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Total Proscar reports: 40.
Proscar FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 3    Reported hospitalizations: 15.
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FDA Reported Proscar Side Effects: gynaecomastia, breast cancer male, prostate cancer, abortion spontaneous, hypotension, breast cancer stage i, prostate cancer stage 0, muscle atrophy, urticaria, pyrexia, influenza like illness.
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Proscar Side Effects Report #5647744-1
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Feb 26, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular mass, testicular pain, testicular swelling. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5662281-6
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, insomnia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, insomnia, nocturia, pain, pollakiuria. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5669359-1
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with prostatomegaly, asthma, rhinitis and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastric cancer, metastases to liver. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE, ALBUTEROL, MOMETASONE FUROATE. Patient died on 02/21/2008.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5670863-0
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with prostatomegaly, asthma, rhinitis and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastric cancer, metastases to liver. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE, ALBUTEROL, MOMETASONE FUROATE. Patient died on 02/21/2008.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5674771-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Mar 10, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular mass, testicular pain. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5612389-6
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 30, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular mass, testicular pain, testicular swelling. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5616197-1
Physician from LEBANON reported PROSCAR problem on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYLORIC, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5630687-7
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 08, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, asthma and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: floppy iris syndrome. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5630691-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Feb 08, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: floppy iris syndrome. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, LISINOPRIL, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5630694-4
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 08, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, asthma and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: floppy iris syndrome. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5634553-2
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported PROSCAR problem on Feb 15, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, TEGRETOL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5642114-4
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, asthma and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: floppy iris syndrome. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5642121-1
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, asthma and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: floppy iris syndrome. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5600210-1
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: squamous cell carcinoma. PROSCAR dosage: 5 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTAMIDE. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5604643-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular swelling. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5606465-1
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 23, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular mass, testicular pain, testicular swelling. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5537510-X
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Dec 03, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, pregnancy. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5564900-1
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ejaculation failure, erectile dysfunction, libido decreased. PROSCAR dosage: 5 MG 1 TAB PO. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5565755-1
Pharmacist from BELGIUM reported PROSCAR problem on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, no adverse reaction. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5507086-1
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Oct 31, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate examination abnormal and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5507804-2
Physician from GERMANY reported PROSCAR problem on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5520233-0
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, oedema peripheral, rash, tongue oedema. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5521243-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported PROSCAR problem on Nov 07, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alpha globulin increased, beta globulin increased, hypoalbuminaemia, immunoglobulins increased, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, purpura. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROZAC, STILNOX, DEPAKOTE, LEPONEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5487312-8
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 11, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5441662-X
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on Aug 22, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, vitamin supplementation and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, biliary colic, chromaturia, jaundice cholestatic, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia. PROSCAR dosage: 5 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D, XATRAL. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5464368-X
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate examination abnormal and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prostate cancer, sepsis. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYTRIN. Patient died.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5468428-9
Physician from GERMANY reported PROSCAR problem on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5472130-7
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDURA, ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5402805-7
Physician from GERMANY reported PROSCAR problem on July 24, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer, metastases to lung. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5407166-5
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hyperuricaemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disorder and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, GINKGO, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND VALSARTAN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5411674-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported PROSCAR problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 2.20 lb, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby, small for dates baby. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5417213-2
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with polyneuropathy, atrial fibrillation and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, confusional state. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TROMBYL, VERAPAMIL, KALIUM RETARD, LYRICA, DETRUSITOL, DOLCONTIN, FLUNITRAZEPAM, DIGOXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5417513-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PROSCAR problem on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5418703-9
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 14, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer, metastases to lung. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5425780-8
Physician from AUSTRALIA reported PROSCAR problem on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with prostate examination abnormal, prostate cancer and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, dyspnoea, influenza like illness, pyrexia, urticaria. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FELODIPINE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5460143-0
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event. PROSCAR dosage: 5 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5381188-5
Physician from SWEDEN reported PROSCAR problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer male, gynaecomastia. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, NIFEDIPINE, PINDOLOL, INSULIN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5385957-7
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephritis, overdose, prostate cancer stage 0. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5381188-5
Physician from SWEDEN reported PROSCAR problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer male, gynaecomastia. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, NIFEDIPINE, PINDOLOL, INSULIN. Patient recovered.

Proscar Side Effects Report #5385957-7
PROSCAR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with PROSCAR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephritis, overdose, prostate cancer stage 0. PROSCAR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


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