Finasteride Alternatives Compared
| Finasteride | Propecia | Ketoconazole topical |
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| Finasteride | Propecia finasteride | Ketoconazole topical |
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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 |
Prescribed for Androgenetic Alopecia. Propecia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. May also be prescribed off label for Androgenetic Alopecia. |
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| More about Finasteride | More about Propecia (finasteride) | More about Ketoconazole topical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Finasteride has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 262 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
Propecia has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Ketoconazole topical has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include: impotence, decreased libido. See the full finasteride side effects document. |
See the full Propecia side effects document. |
See the full ketoconazole topical side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all finasteride prices |
View all Propecia prices and generic prices |
View all ketoconazole topical prices |
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| Propecia, Proscar | Other finasteride brands include: Proscar | Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7.9 hours |
7.9 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with finasteride:
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Propecia:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 19, 1992 |
December 19, 1997 |
December 31, 1985 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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