PROPECIA
May also be referred to as: Finasteride
The following information is a summary about
Propecia. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Chemical Name: FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
USES
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Propecia.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking and of any other
medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy. USE OF THIS
MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using
this medicine.
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. Propecia may be taken on an
empty stomach or with food. 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 TWO DOSES AT ONCE.
SIDE EFFECTS
A side effect that may occur while taking this medicine 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 Propecia to work. Do not stop
taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Discontinuing use 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
women who is pregnant or who may become pregnant should not
handle crushed or broken tablets of Propecia. If this should
occur, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Propecia for hair loss
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