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Usage: Finasteride, (Propecia, Proscar) is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It causes faster hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body. You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you order Finasteride, but for many men it takes longer. The improvement lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth will cease and hair loss will resume. Propecia is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug prescribed for prostate enlargement.
Directions: For maximum benefit, take Finasteride, (Propecia, Proscar) regularly once a day. It can be taken with or without food. --If you miss a dose... Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
Side Effects: Finasteride's side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Finasteride, (Propecia, Proscar). Side effects may include: Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation, decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain.
Precautions: If there's even a possibility that you may be pregnant, women should avoid handling a crushed or brokenPropecia tablet for fear of absorbing some of the active ingredient through the skin. Whole tablets are safe to handle thanks to a protective outer coating. Use Finasteride with caution if you have liver problems. Finasteride lowers readings of the PSA screening test for prostate cancer. If you're scheduled to have your PSA level checked, make sure the doctor knows you're taking Propecia or Proscar.
Drug Interactions: No significant drug interactions have been reported.
If You Take Too Much: Although no specific information is available on Propecia or Proscar overdose, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Missed Dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine 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.
Storage: Store this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from moisture.
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