Brand
name: Propecia
Pronounced: pro-PEE-she-ah
Generic name: Finasteride
Why is Propecia prescribed?
Propecia is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair
loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It
increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair
loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other
parts of the body.
You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin
taking Propecia, but for many men it takes longer. The improvement
lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth
will cease and hair loss will resume.
Propecia is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug prescribed for prostate
enlargement.
Most important fact about Propecia without RX - prescriptions.
Propecia is NOT for use by women. If taken during pregnancy, it can
cause abnormal development of a male baby's genital organs.
How should you take Propecia?
For maximum benefit, take Propecia regularly once a day. It can be
taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose Propecia (Finasteride)
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a closed container away from moisture.
Propecia side effects
Propecia's side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they
strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or
change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your
doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Propecia.
* Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation,
decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain
Why should Propecia not be prescribed?
Due to the drug's effect on male babies, women should avoid Propecia
if there is any chance that they may be pregnant.
Do not use Propecia if it gives you an allergic reaction, or if you've
ever had an allergic reaction to its chemical twin, Proscar.
Special warnings about Propecia
If there's even a possibility that they're pregnant, women should
avoid handling a crushed or broken Propecia tablet for fear of absorbing
some of the active ingredient through the skin. Whole tablets are safe
to handle thanks to a protective outer coating.
Use Propecia with caution if you have liver problems.
Propecia lowers readings of the PSA screening test for prostate cancer.
If you're scheduled to have your PSA level checked, make sure the doctor
knows you're taking Propecia.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Propecia
No significant drug interactions have been reported.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Avoid even touching the active ingredient in Propecia if there's a
chance that you're pregnant.
Recommended dosage for Propecia
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