Propecia

Propecia is a brand name for prescription medication- finasteride. This medicine is recommended by the health care providers to treat hair loss in men. Propecia is approved medicine for baldness.

It contains 1 mg of Finasteride that converts testosterone into DHT. Low levels of DHT may cause regrowth of hair in person with Androgenetic Alopecia. It should not be used by children or women.

One should not use this medicine, if one is allergic to any of the ingredients of propecia or finasteride. This drug is not recommended by the doctor for women who are or may be pregnant.

This is available in the form of tablets in the market. If one continues taking this drug, it can give good results. But if, it has not worked within one year, consult the health care provider.

How should take this medication?

Patients should follow the instructions which are given by health care providers.

• Take one tablet with full glass of water by mouth daily.
• One can take tablet of this medicine with or without meals.
• If someone misses to take tablet, just forget it and take the next tablet at right time.

What are the possible side effects of Propecia?

Propecia has some side effects like other prescription medications. In some cases, certain sexual side effects are felt by patients. These men noted one or more of the following: a decrease in the quantity of semen, less desire for sex and difficulty in getting an erection.

Less than 2% of male patient are affected by these side effects. By taking propecia, side effects disappeared in men. Some other side effects of Propecia include problems with ejaculation, testicular pain, allergic reactions such as hives, itching, swelling of the face and lips and rash, breast enlargement and tenderness. Consult the doctor, before taking Propecia.

Storage and handling of Propecia

People must keep this medication in the air tight container and keep the container always closed. Keep this medicine out of the reach of infants and children. People should store it at room temperature. This medicine has been prescribed only for patient; therefore do not give it to anyone else.