Propecia treatment for male pattern baldness
PROPECIA®
May also be referred to as: Finasteride
CAUTION:Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should never handle crushed or broken tablets.
Propecia® is approved for the treatment of men who have male pattern baldness on the top of the head and anterior mid-scalp region. Propecia® blocks the formation of DHT and in this way appears to interrupt a key factor in the development of inherited male pattern hair loss in men.
PROPECIA® is the only FDA-approved prescription pill proven to treat male pattern baldness on the top-of-the-head and mid-scalp region in men. Men with male pattern hair loss have an increased level of DHT in their scalps. Leading scientists believe these increased levels of DHT affect the hair growth cycle, contributing to the thinning of the hair on the scalp.
PROPECIA® (finasteride), available only by prescription, is an exciting weapon in the battle against male pattern hair loss. PROPECIA ® blocks the formation of DHT and in this way appears to interrupt a key factor in the development of inherited male pattern hair loss in men.
PROPECIA® is for use by MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women. Women who are (or may become) pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets of this medication.
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How to take this medication:
Follow the directions for using Propecia® provided by your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken once daily on an empty stomach. 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. 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.
Side Effects:
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking Propecia® is a change in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions:
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine will result in a return within 12 months to the same amount of baldness as when you started. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken tablets of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any “nitric oxide donor” medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Storage:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes:
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.