Propecia
Propecia is a medicine used to treat male-pattern hair loss in men aged 18 to 41.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Finasteride
Manufacturer
N.V. Organon
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet every day.
Method
You can take it with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day. Taking more won't make it work faster or better.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Ejaculation problems, such as a reduced amount of semen
- •Feeling depressed
- •Allergic reactions like skin rash and itching
- •Breast swelling or tenderness
- •Testicular pain
- •Blood in semen
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Lasting erection problems after stopping treatment
- •Lasting decreased sex drive after stopping treatment
- •Lasting ejaculation problems after stopping treatment
- •Male infertility and/or poor semen quality
- •Increased liver enzymes (shown in blood tests)
- •Anxiety
- •Suicidal thoughts
Important Warnings
- Women should not use Propecia because it is for men only and is not effective for hair loss in women.
- Do not use if you are allergic to finasteride or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Pregnant women, or women who might become pregnant, should not handle broken or crushed Propecia tablets, as the active ingredient can harm a male baby.
- Mood changes, depression, and rarely suicidal thoughts have been reported. Stop using Propecia and contact a doctor if you experience these symptoms.
- Contact your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your breasts, such as lumps, pain, swelling, or nipple discharge, as these can be signs of breast cancer.
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- Some men taking finasteride have reported problems with fertility (ability to have children), which often improved after stopping the medicine.