Description:

Propecia (Finasteride) is the first and only FDA approved pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area in men. Studies show that 80% of men experience improvement when taking Propecia

Propecia is used for:

Treating certain types of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia) in men.Propecia is a steroid reductase inhibitor. It works by reducing the amount of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. This may block certain types of hair loss in men.

How to use Propecia:

Use Propecia as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Propecia . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information

• Take Propecia by mouth with or without food.

• Continue to take Propecia even if you notice improvement of your symptoms. Do not miss any doses.

• Taking Propecia at the same time each day will help your remember to take it.

• If you miss a dose of Propecia , skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Propecia.

Possible side effects of Propecia:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Propecia . Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast enlargement, lumps, pain, or tenderness; nipple discharge; testicular pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Proper storage of Propecia:

Store Propecia at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Propecia out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Using Finasteride (Propecia) as a Hair Loss Treatment

Finasteride (brand name Propecia) is an orally administered medication for male pattern hair loss (MPHL). It is the only specific MPHL treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prescription by a physician. Several years of investigation and use by more than a million patients show that finasteride has long-term effectiveness and safety in treating MPHL in men of all ages and all ethnic backgrounds. Finasteride is sometimes used alone or in combination with minoxidil (see Using Minoxidil (Rogaine)) to complement hair transplantation. Finasteride is not recommended for use in women.

Finasteride’s effects in slowing hair loss and stimulating new hair growth work best for early to moderate degrees of hair loss. Men with extensive hair loss are unlikely to experience much regrowth with finasteride; these men are better candidates for hair transplantation or other surgical approach to hair restoration.

Finasteride is most effective in stimulating hair regrowth over the crown of the scalp. It is less effective in stimulating regrowth at the front of the scalp-where hair loss is commonly called a "receding hairline". Physician hair restoration specialists may prescribe finasteride to prevent further hair loss by the patient, and carry out hair transplantation to provide coverage at the frontal hairline.