Adverse effects of common prostate enlargement and hair growth drugs

Twenty-five percent of men currently taking Finasteride or Dutasteride, popularly known as Proscar and Avodart, for the treatment of benign prostate enlargement, appear not to benefit from taking these medications. Those prescribed Propecia or Avodart for male pattern hair loss (known as alopecia) are also at risk for adverse events elicited by these drugs.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 25, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news