Comparing Alfuzosin vs Finasteride

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Alfuzosin

Finasteride

Prescription only

Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Alfuzosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Finasteride 5mg is effective at treating the symptoms and delaying the progression of BPH. Finasteride 1mg temporarily reverses hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness)... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Alfuzosin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect.

Finasteride has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 301 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Tiredness (19.5%)
Dizziness (11.0%)
Sexual dysfunction (11.0%)
Headaches (9.8%)
Fatigue (6.1%)
Increased heart rate (4.9%)
Weakness (4.9%)

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Sexual dysfunction (31.6%)
Erectile dysfunction (15.6%)
Depression (12.6%)
Brain fog (7.0%)
Anxiety (4.3%)
Memory loss (4.3%)
Dizziness (4.0%)

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Drug Class

Alpha blockers

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet, extended release
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$0.44
Cost^*	$13.24

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.77 - $0.91
Cost^*	$38.41 - $45.47

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet, extended release

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

10 hours

7.9 hours

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Drug Interactions

A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Alfuzosin:

95 major drug interactions (254 brand and generic names)
396 moderate drug interactions (1581 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Finasteride:

24 moderate drug interactions (72 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of alfuzosin in your body. Alfuzosin should be taken just after eating... View more
Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with alfuzosin. Using alcohol with alfuzosin can... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 12, 2003

June 19, 1992

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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