Uses of Propecia
Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used
to treat male pattern hair loss IN MEN ONLY.
Propecia Directions
Follow the directions for using
Propecia
provided by your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
that you may have about Propecia. Propecia may be taken once daily on an
empty stomach. STORE PROPECIA at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from moisture.
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 of
Propecia at once.
Propecia Side Effects
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking
Propecia is a change in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of
lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Propecia Precautions
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for Propecia to
work. Do not stop taking Propecia without checking with your doctor.
Stopping Propecia will result in a return within 12 months to the same
amount of baldness as when you started. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are taking Propecia. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT
HANDLE crushed or broken tablets of Propecia. If a woman who is pregnant
comes in contact with crushed or broken tablets of Propecia, contact your
doctor as soon as possible.
Drug Interactions with Propecia
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate medications
(e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric
oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g.,
itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high
blood pressure medicines.
Missed Dose of Propecia
If you miss a dose of Propecia, do not double
the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule.
Propecia Storage
Store
Propecia at room temperature between 59
and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
Propecia and all medications out of the reach of children.
Propecia Notes
DO NOT SHARE
PROPECIA with others for whom it
was not prescribed. DO NOT USE PROPECIA for other health conditions. KEEP
PROPECIA out of the reach of children. IF USING PROPECIA FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
