Propecia (Finasteride)

Description

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride, also known by the brand names Propecia and Proscar, is used to treat men with male hair loss and to revive hair growth on the scalp and prevent further hair loss.

Male hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a common condition in which men suffer from thinning of the hair on the scalp. This often results in a receding hairline and / or baldness on the top of the head. These changes usually start to occur in some men in their 20s and are more common in older men.

Hair loss in men is caused by a combination of hereditary and the production of a certain male hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men with a pattern of hair loss have more DHT in the balding part of their scalp than in other areas, resulting in more hair loss.

Why is finasteride prescribed?

Finasteride is used alone or in combination with another medicine to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate). It is used to treat symptoms such as frequent and difficult urination and can reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (sudden loss of urination). It can also reduce the chance that prostate surgery will be required.

It is also used to treat male hair loss (gradual thinning of the hair on the scalp leading to receding hairline or baldness on the top of the head in men).

How does finasteride work?

Finasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Finasteride works by blocking a male hormone that enlarges the prostate. As a result, it also ensures that hair loss in men stops and is reduced.

What are the side effects of finasteride?

This medicine does not cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.

The most common side effects of finasteride include:

• Decreased sex drive;
• Problems getting or keeping an erection
• Ejaculation disorder;
• Increase in breast size and sensitivity;
• Skin rash.

If these effects are mild, they may disappear within days or weeks. If they are more severe or don't go away, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Other serious side effects of finasteride are:

• Swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, throat, or face;
• Depression;
• Lumps or pain in your breasts;
• Milk formation.

Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms are life-threatening or if you think you are in a medical emergency.

In what dosages is finasteride prescribed?

This hair growth agent is available in finasteride 1 mg and finasteride 5 mg.

How should I take finasteride finasteride?

The dose is 1mg finasteride per day. This medicine will not work faster or better if you take it more than once a day. Take this medicine with a glass of water. It does not matter whether you take it with or without food.

Follow all your doctor's instructions carefully. These may differ from the information in the package leaflet.

What medications or supplements does finasteride interact with?

When certain medications are taken together, an unintended reaction can occur. We call this a medical interaction. This medicine can interact with a number of medications and herbal supplements, so be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information about this.

Where can I buy finasteride?

Can I buy finasteride online?

You can buy finasteride from us through our online pharmacy. Buying finasteride online can bring you many benefits. You do not have to wait endlessly in the doctor's room or at your local pharmacy where the staff is too busy to lend a listening ear.

However, it is still important to consult your own doctor before using a treatment like this for the first time. They will be able to assess your case and advise you on which treatment is most appropriate for your condition, taking into account your medical history.

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