Table 2. The top 10 most commonly reported adverse events among female and male alopecia patients using finasteride or minoxidil.
| Rank | Finasteride | Minoxidil | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | Female | Male | |
| 1 | Abortion Induced | Erectile Dysfunction | Swelling Face | Erectile Dysfunction |
| 2 | Abortion Spontaneous | Sexual Dysfunction | Dermatitis Contact | Depression |
| 3 | Paternal Drugs Affecting Fetus | Depression | Arthralgia | Dizziness |
| 4 | Uterine Cervix Stenosis | Anxiety | Palpitations | Anxiety |
| 5 | Menstruation Irregular | Cognitive Disorder | Dizziness | Libido Decreased |
| 6 | Menorrhagia | Libido Decreased | Nausea | Hypoesthesia |
| 7 | Endometrial Hypertrophy | Loss Of Libido | Tachycardia | Headache |
| 8 | Phalangeal Agenesis | Fatigue | Weight Increased | Dermatitis Contact |
| 9 | Fatigue | Semen Volume Decreased | Visual Acuity Reduced | Chorioretinopathy |
| 10 | Arthritis | Ejaculation Disorder | Pruritus | Skin Disorder |