Comparing Finasteride vs Saw Palmetto
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Prescription only
Finasteride 5mg tablets (brand name Proscar) are used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. In BPH, finasteride reduces lower urinary tract... View more |
Over-the-counter
Used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Herbal Supplementation. Saw palmetto may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Finasteride | More about Saw palmetto | ||||||||
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Finasteride has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 304 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Saw palmetto has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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. | |||||||||
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Propecia, Proscar | Prostate SR | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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7.9 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Finasteride:
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A total of 26 drugs are known to interact with Saw palmetto:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease 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 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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