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Finasteride vs Terazosin

Compare Finasteride and Terazosin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

FinasterideTerazosin
Drug class5-alpha Reductase Inhibitoralpha-Adrenergic Blocker
Used to treatAlopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic hyperplasia, Prostatic neoplasmsHigh blood pressure, Prostatic hyperplasia, Urinary retention
Generic priceFrom $0.044 each, about $1.31 for 30 (1 mg tablet)From $0.11 each, about $3.17 for 30 (2 mg capsule)
Brand pricePropecia: from $3.97 each, about $119 for 30 (1 mg tablet). Proscar: from $5.70 each, about $171 for 30 (5 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 99% less than the brandNot listed