Propecia (Finasteride)

Propecia Information

Propecia 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 increases hair growth, improves hair re-growth, 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 begin taking Propecia, 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 medicine that is widely used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (also known as BPH and / or enlarged prostate). This medicine can also be used in order to reduce unwanted hair loss that is due to pattern baldness (especially in men).

Propecia Indications

Finasteride works by inhibiting the action of a compound in the body called type II 5-alpha reductase. This compound is called an enzyme, and is responsible for converting the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone that can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss in men who are genetically sensitive to it.

As finasteride prevents the action of type II 5-alpha reductase it prevents the formation of DHT. This decreases the amount of DHT both in the blood and the scalp and can lead to reversal of the balding process.

The medicine is taken by mouth to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male pattern baldness. It may take three to six months of treatment before you notice a decrease in hair loss or increase in hair density. Continued use of this medicine is recommended to obtain the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it you are likely to lose any hair you have gained within 9 to 12 months.

Propecia Guidelines

Ask your personal doctor how and when it is best for you to take your dose of Propecia in order to get the proper beneficial effects from your treatment with it. You must not disobey any of the advices that your personal physician has given you. If you fail to understand some of them, you ought to ask a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse. You should carefully read the instructions that should be written on the medicine’s label for further information. Each dose of Propecia should be accompanied by a full glass of water. This medicine is not supposed to cause stomach upset, therefore you may take it either on a full or on an empty stomach. During your treatment with Finasteride, your personal physician might ask you to perform some lab tests. One of them is widely known as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and it is very useful in the detection of prostate cancer. A treatment with Propecia will probably reduce the amount of PSA that is regularly measured in the patient’s blood. This medicine should be stored at the average room temperature away from heat, moisture and in a place that is away from the reach of pets and children (in order to avoid unwanted accidents such as poisoning).

Propecia side effects

Propecia'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 Propecia.
Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation, decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain

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