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Treats enlarged prostate in men, and also slows hair loss in male pattern baldness.
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Proscar, Propecia |
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Finasteride
Proscar, Propecia
Uses
Treats enlarged prostate in men, and also slows hair loss in male pattern baldness.
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often.
- Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
For hair loss, you may need to take this medicine for 3 months or longer before you notice improvement.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or lips, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Pain in the testicles
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to finasteride.
- Women and children should not take finasteride.
- Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid handling crushed or broken finasteride tablets.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next regular dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or problems urinating.
This medicine may cause a decrease in the amount of sperm you ejaculate during sex.
If you are tested for prostate cancer using a blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen), tell the doctor that you are taking finasteride.
- This medicine can affect the test results, especially if you are over 41 years of age.
Once you stop using this medicine for hair loss, any improvement will probably be reversed within 12 months.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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