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| Prescription Propecia Drug Information |
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Propecia Uses? |
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Propecia, the only FDA approved prescription of its kind, is used to treat male baldness. Men who are bald at the top of the head or the middle of the back of the head can benefit from this drug. |
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Propecia Directions? |
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You are to take one Propecia tablet each day. This pill can be taken with or without a meal.
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Propecia Side Effects? |
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Those who have taken Propecia report few side effects, and they occur in less than 2% of men. Reported side effects include difficulty achieving an erection, diminished sex drive, and a decrease in the amount of semen. Men who experienced these effects found they went away when they stopped using Propecia.
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Propecia Warnings? |
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Propecia is only for men. Propecia tablets are coated to prevent coming in contact with the active ingredient, but women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should never handle Propecia. A pregnant woman carrying a boy can deliver a baby with abnormal genitals after coming in contact with Propecia. If you are pregnant and accidentally come in contact with the active ingredient in Propecia and believe you may have absorbed some through your skin, let your doctor know.
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Propecia Drug Interactions? |
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If you are using Propecia, you may notice a change in sexual function. Sexual side effects are generally temporary, but if they continue, see your doctor about them, as well as any other symptoms that you experience. Swollen lips and skin rashes or hives are symptoms of toxicity and must be reported as soon as possible.
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Propecia Missed Dose? |
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If you miss a schedule Propecia dose, do not try to make it up. Simply skip that dose and resume your usual schedule. It's important to try to follow your dosing schedule carefully and take each pill at the correct time. |
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Propecia Storage? |
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Keep Propecia in the original container and keep the container closed. Store it in a dry place at room temperature. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Propecia? |
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Propecia causes new hair growth within the first 12 months of treatment and helps to fill in areas of the scalp that are thin or balding.
Men also report that it slows the rate of hair loss. You should not expect to grow back all of the hair you've lost, and there is limited evidence that Propecia helps treat a receding hairline or hair lost on the sides of the head.
Male pattern baldness generally occurs over time. Regular, healthy hair only grows an average of a half-inch per month, so you must be patient to see results.
Men must generally take Propecia for a minimum of three months before being able to see any results. Propecia will only continue working if you continue taking it. If you have been taking Propecia for twelve months and have not seen any changes, the drug may not work for you.
Propecia is not intended for use in women. It will not treat androgenetic alopecia for postmenopausal women.
Propecia pills have been coated to prevent accidentally being exposed to the active ingredient. Do not handle tablets that have been broken or crushed.
Never share your prescription with anyone else. Keep Propecia and all other medications out of the reach of children.
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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