Propecia (finasteride) is the first oral medication ever approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be used for treatment of hair loss. It is also known as finasteride. This drug is the first pill which efficiently cures hair losses on top of the head and anterior mid-scalp area among men.

Uses of Propecia

 

It is an androgen hormone inhibitor which is used for treatment of hair loss problems among men.

 

Propecia Directions

Propecia may be taken with or without food and should be taken as per doctor’s advice. It may be stored at room temperature in a very tight closed container to avoid moisture. Never take to doses of these medicines at a time.

 

 

Propecia Side Effects

Known side effects of propecia include some kinds of sexual dysfunction such as decrease in sexual desire, erection problems, and reduced volume of semen which has been ejaculated. These figures were taken from the results of clinical trials. These side effects were reversible in the men after they stopped using the drug. After a few weeks, the side effects have been gone. When usage of propecia is discontinued, hair loss may occur because this drug must be taken for a long time to maintain hair growth and density. If the usage of this drug is discontinued because you experience some side effects, it will still not result to decrease in hair growth because an increase in hair growth may occur within three to six months of regular use while the side effects can be experienced during the early stages of medication.

A good side effect of propecia is that it can be used to detect prostate cancer. Finasteride which is an ingredient of the drug is used to fight off prostate cancer among men over the age of 50. This ingredient can influence a man’s prostate specific antigen levels which are usually utilized as a screening test for the disease. The use of propecia may contribute to the detection of prostate cancer but there is no clinical study done yet to attest that prolonged use of Propecia may actually decrease the risk of prostate cancer.

 

Propecia Precautions

Propecia has been proven to be an effective treatment of hair loss. In most cases, it showed that Propecia actually enhances hair growth aside from it prevents hair loss. Though propecia is proven to be effective, its effects are not immediate. To be able to see results, a period of three to six months must have passed before you may see great improvements on your hair. If the medication is discontinued before you reached three months, then consequently, no results will be seen at all. The key factor to be able to see results is having patience.

Propecia must be used for a longer period of time. You should have a longer ongoing treatment. Besides, being bald didn’t happen in a single night. Propecia can help you avoid getting bald. However, once you discontinue using propecia, you must anticipate fast hair loss and hair thinning. You may use propecia for as long as there is a manifestation on you that the drug really works.

 

Drug Interactions with Propecia

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking before beginning Propecia. Certain interactions may occur, particularly with nitrates, nitroprusside, cimetidine, erythromycin, azol antifuncals, mibefradil, rifamycins, or medications treating blood pressure.

 

 

Missed Dose of Propecia

If you miss a dose while using Propecia, do not take two doses at once. Resume your normal dosage schedule.

 

 

Propecia Storage

Make sure you store Propecia at room temperature in a dry environment, away from bright lights. Keep away from children.

 

 

Propecia Notes

It is imperative that you do not share Propecia with others. Do not use Propecia for any other health conditions unless directed by a physician. Never let children handle or use Propecia.