Finasteride and prostatic specific antigen increased Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Finasteride Side Effects Report #4741503-X
Finasteride side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 22, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Finasteride. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: prostatic specific antigen abnormal, prostatic specific antigen increased. Finasteride dosage: 5 MG DAILY; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Finasteride Side Effects Report #4750521-7
Finasteride side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 05, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Finasteride. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: prostatic specific antigen abnormal, prostatic specific antigen increased. Finasteride dosage: 5 MG/DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Finasteride Side Effects Report #5809709-6
Finasteride side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Finasteride. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: prostatic specific antigen increased. Finasteride dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.