Best treatments for hirsutism
5 products may treat hirsutism, spanning FDA drug classes such as 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, aldosterone antagonist. The current highest-rated option is propecia. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for hirsutism, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, aldosterone antagonist. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for hirsutism — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for hirsutism: 1. Propecia · 2. Proscar · 3. Carospir
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Aldosterone Antagonist | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Aldosterone Antagonist | Generic | $3 | View → |
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Explore the class hubs: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor · aldosterone antagonist
Full ranking · 5 treatments
propecia
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Propecia (Finasteride) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatic Neoplasms.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.26/30· 2 formsproscar
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Proscar (Finasteride) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatic Neoplasms.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.26/30· 2 formscarospir
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Carospir (Spironolactone) is an aldosterone antagonist used to treat Ascites, Edema, Heart Failure, Hirsutism.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.35/30· 4 formsfinasteride
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatic Neoplasms.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.26/30· 2 formsspironolactone
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist used to treat Ascites, Edema, Heart Failure, Hirsutism.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.35/30· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What treats hirsutism?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat hirsutism, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is propecia.
- What is the best-rated treatment for hirsutism?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — propecia ranks highest among the products we list for hirsutism. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat hirsutism?
- Treatments for hirsutism span FDA drug classes including 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, aldosterone antagonist. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.