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What is PROPECIA - FINASTERIDE
PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern baldness / hair loss
on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in
MEN ONLY . There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines
at the temples.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern baldness / hair loss in MEN ONLY and
should NOT be used by women or children.
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HOW DO PROPECIA PILLS WORK
PROPECIA works on a key cause of male pattern baldness / hair loss by significantly
reducing the amount of DHT . Specifically, PROPECIA inhibits the formation of DHT
in your scalp. Lowering DHT appears to inhibit the further shrinking of affected
hair follicles. PROPECIA helps re-grow visible hair and reduces further hair loss.
It is, in fact, the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern
baldness / hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle
front of head) in men.
Propecia comes as a tablet. Propecia usually is taken once a day. It may be taken
with or without food. Take Propecia exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Propecia
even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Propecia without talking to your doctor.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may
not be able to take Propecia, or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring
during treatment. Propecia is intended for men use only. Propecia is not indicated
for women use. Do not take or handle this medication if you are pregnant or are
could become pregnant during treatment. Propecia is in the FDA pregnancy category
X. This means that it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women who
are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets.
The medication could be absorbed through the skin. Propecia is known to cause birth
defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to whole tablets should be avoided whenever
possible however exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long
as the tablets are not swallowed. It is not known whether Propecia passes into breast
milk. Propecia is not intended for women use. Do not take this medication if you
are breast-feeding a baby.
If you miss a dose of Propecia and you remember the same day, take it as soon as
possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Stop taking Propecia and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue,
or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects have been reported but
usually resolve with continued treatment. Continue to take Propecia and notify your
doctor if you experience:
-decreased libido (sex drive);
-decreased volume of ejaculate;
-impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or
-breast tenderness or enlargement.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome
Store Propecia at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees
C) in a tightly closed container, away from moisture.
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Propecia
overdose are not known.
DO NOT share Propecia with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT use
Propecia for other health conditions. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
If using Propecia for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply
runs out
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