Propecia ( Finasteride )
Uses
Propecia is used to treat male pattern hair loss and
is to be used only by adult men.
How To Use Propecia
Take one tablet daily or as directed by your doctor.
Propecia may be taken with or without meals.
Propecia usually must be taken regularly for 3 months for the
benefits to be noticeable. Once treatment is stopped, any gain
in hair quantity will be lost.
If Propecia is crushed prior to administration, it must not be
handled by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant.
Propecia Side Effects
Unlikely to occur but the possible side effects include
impotence, decreased sex drive or decrease in amount of ejaculate.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Propecia Precautions
Before using Propecia, tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: liver disease, prostate cancer, urinary
tract disease, drug allergies.
Propecia should not be used in women or children.
The drug can be absorbed through the skin. If the film coating
of the tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it should
not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or plans to become pregnant.
Any contact with Propecia by a developing male fetus could result
in abnormalities of the external genitalia.
Propecia must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant
or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not known if Propecia is excreted into breast milk. However,
Propecia is not indicated for use in women.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes
Do not share Propecia with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do
not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Propecia online resources
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| Propecia
- Merck's (manufacturer's) official Propecia site with information
about treatment of male pattern hair loss with the drug. |
Lifeclinic
- Medication Reference Tool
Medication and Drug lookup resource. From their Propecia page:
"FINASTERIDE (Propecia ®, Proscar ®) can reduce
the size of the prostate gland in men with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH).... Finasteride / Propecia is also used
for the treatment of certain types of male hair loss. Finasteride
is not for use in women. Generic finasteride tablets are not
yet available." |
Hairloss
talk discussion forums
Users of Propecia discuss their experiences. |
| Family
Doctor.org - Propecia
Patient and doctor information for Propecia. |
Propecia and hair loss - more resources
Propecia
Increases Hair Weight And Quality - Results of a new study
into the effectiveness of finasteride in hair loss control.
Propecia
- Consumer information about Propecia from Merck NZ.
Free
Independent Hair Loss Advice - Information on hairloss and
thinning hair as well as treatment details including propecia
and minoxidil.
Alopecia
Information and Resources - Provides answers to commonly asked
questions about Propecia and Androgenetic Alopecia.
Propecia
- Merck site offers information for non-US consumers concerning
this drug for hair loss in men.
Propecia:
Hair Regrowth, With Few Side Effects - Summaries of three
studies on the effectiveness and side effects of Propecia.
The
New Pill for Baldness - The FDA approval of Propecia for the
treatment of common baldness in men. Arthur P. Bertolino, MD,
PhD., discusses the results of the Propecia study.
Losing
hair? A New Drug May Help. - Propecia article. Facts on Propecia
and its side effects.
Hair Loss - online resources
Alopecia
and Hair Loss - Provides information to those who are experiencing
hair loss with a special focus on androgenetic alopecia or pattern
baldness.
Bald Truth,
The - Consumer hair loss resource with discussion forums and
chat. Includes broadcast information for the nationally syndicated
"Bald Truth" radio program.
European Hair Research
Society - The European Hair Research Society (EHRS) web site.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of hair
research. Extensive links lists for dermatology clinics and articles
about hair and hair loss.
Free
Independent Hair Loss Advice - Information on hairloss and
thinning hair as well as treatment details including Propecia
and Minoxidil.
Hair Loss and Baldness
Solutions - Offers hair loss and baldness product reviews
and recommendations.
Hair Loss
and Its Causes - American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
A description of possible reasons for hair loss, and treatment.
Hair Loss Community
- Discussion center for both men and women suffering with hair
loss.
Hair
Loss Focus area on Healthology - Information on hairloss,
balding, thinning, as well as treatments and new advances, read
articles and watch web casts.
Hair Loss Help - An
interactive help oriented site that includes live help from doctors
and experts. Also features live chat, message boards, and the
latest news.
Hair Loss Information Center
- Provides men and women information about thinning hair, baldness,
and hair replacement.
Hair Loss Q&A
- A guide to stop baldness and regrow hair.
Hair Loss Talk
- Specializes in consumer interaction with before and after photos,
chat, product reviews, discussion forums, frequently asked questions,
surgical options and more.
Hair Quackery - Helping
you avoid hair regrowth snake oils and quack baldness treatments.
Explains how to spot snake oils for hair loss sold on the internet
and lists false theories of hair loss.
HairSite.com - A resource
center featuring close to 300 discussion topics on hair care and
hair loss treatments.
How
Stuff Works: Hair Loss - Illustrated 13-part narrative explains
what hair loss is and describes the various hair replacement options
available today.
Keratin.com
- Information, links, book reviews, message boards and FAQs dealing
with alopecia and other types of hair loss.
MayoClinic:
Hair Loss Overview - Provides an introductory to hair loss,
signs and symptoms, causes and available treatment.
North American Hair Research Society
- Organization dedicated to hair research and the treatment of
hair loss. Promotes communication between researchers and provides
access to recently published articles on hair disorders.
Phony
Baldness Cure - By Stephen Barrett, M.D. A report about a
false advertising mail order cure in the 1980's.
Regrowth.com - Extensive
information about male and female pattern baldness and the wide
range of current and experimental treatments available.
Unbalding:
Hair Today, More Tomorrow? - by Susan L. Narod. Hair growth
products overview, causes of hair loss, hair transplant surgery.
Women's Hair
Loss - Support for women suffering with hair loss. Read the
personal story of one women and learn about the possible causes.
Hair loss - baldness
AskMen.com
- Presents a two-part article discussing male pattern baldness,
its causes, treatment options, and myths.
The Bald
Man's Home Page - Very well documented history of what one
man has done to research and deal with his hair loss problem.
Bald R Us
- An educational and entertaining site for those who are bald
or balding, and to celebrate the joy that comes from realizing
it's not just okay to be bald, it's fantastic.
Baldness
and Heart Disease - Study linking heart disease and baldness.
Bio
Hydraulic - Provides an alternative theory about human hair
patterns including hair loss. This is partially based on fluid
transportation in scalp lymphatic capillaries.
Center
Watch Research Trials - Listing of clinical research trials
for male pattern baldness.
Hair
Loss Is Reversible - Learn about the causes and treatment
options for male pattern baldness and female diffuse hair loss.
Post questions and comments and suggestions on an active discussion
forum.
Hair Multiplication
and Cloning - Scientific information on the cloning and genetic
engineering of human hair plus updates on various aspects of male
pattern baldness. News and discussion forum.
Learn
About Baldness from Plainsense - Hair loss can also be caused
by illness, stress, medications, and improper hair care. A look
at this disorder and some tips.
MoreHair.com
- Comprehensive, up-to-date information about hair growth, hair
loss, and various treatment options. Factual articles on the follicle,
the growth cycle, and genetics.
Rogaine.com
- Questions and answers about minoxidil hair growth solution.
Pharmacia and Upjohn the manufacturers of Rogaine own this web
site.
ThinningScalp.com
- Hair Loss and Baldness Treatments - Dozens of ingredients
for combating hair loss, baldness, thinning hair, female hair
loss, and alopecia areata.
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