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Can I eat this with Finasteride?
Finasteride can be taken with or without food. St John's wort may reduce its effectiveness. Alcohol is safe, and food and drink do not need to be restricted.
Also sold as Aindeem, Propecia, Proscar. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Finasteride with food?
- You can take finasteride with or without food.
- Can I drink fizzy drinks with Finasteride?
- Yes, with care. If you have an enlarged prostate, fizzy drinks can irritate the bladder and make urinary symptoms worse.
- Can I drink caffeinated drinks with Finasteride?
- Yes, with care. If you have an enlarged prostate, caffeine can irritate the bladder and make urinary symptoms worse.
- Can I eat artificial sweeteners with Finasteride?
- Yes, with care. If you have an enlarged prostate, artificial sweeteners can irritate the bladder and make urinary symptoms worse.
- Can I eat st john’s wort with Finasteride?
- Yes, with care. St John's wort might stop finasteride working as well as it should.
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1 · What do you take?
Finasteride can be taken with or without food. St John's wort may reduce its effectiveness. Alcohol is safe, and food and drink do not need to be restricted.
You can take finasteride with or without food. You can drink alcohol and eat and drink normally while taking finasteride. St John's wort might stop finasteride working as well as it should. Lifestyle changes such as drinking less caffeine and eating more fibre may help with prostate symptoms.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take finasteride with or without food.
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Further reading on Finasteride
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About finasteride
NHS medicines information on finasteride – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take finasteride
NHS medicines information on who can take finasteride and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take finasteride
NHS medicines information on dosage for finasteride, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of finasteride
NHS medicines information on side effects of finasteride and what you can do to cope.
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Taking finasteride with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with finasteride and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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