Long-term Consequences of Finasteride vs Placebo in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial

Conclusions: Finasteride use is associated with reduced need for procedures for relief of BPH-related events and a modest increase in depression. Overall, there is little need to worry about long-term noncancer consequences of finasteride use in those who use it for treatment of symptomatic BPH, hair growth, or prevention of cancer.

Source: JNCI - August 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Unger, J. M., Till, C., Thompson, I. M., Tangen, C. M., Goodman, P. J., Wright, J. D., Barlow, W. E., Ramsey, S. D., Minasian, L. M., Hershman, D. L. Tags: Article Source Type: research