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| Prescription Propecia Drug Information |
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Propecia Uses? |
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Propecia treats male pattern baldness, especially when found at the top of the head and in the middle of the back of the head. It is FDA approved. |
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Propecia Directions? |
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Take one tablet by mouth once each day. You may take Propecia with or without food.
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Propecia Side Effects? |
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Clinical tests showed PROPECIA was very well tolerated. Only a very small number of men had sexual side effects, with each occurring in less than 2% of men. They included less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. When the men who had these side effects stopped taking PROPECIA, the side effects went away.
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Propecia Warnings? |
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Propecia is only for men. Propecia tablets are coated to prevent coming in contact with the active ingredient, but women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should never handle Propecia. A pregnant woman carrying a boy can deliver a baby with abnormal genitals after coming in contact with Propecia. If you are pregnant and accidentally come in contact with the active ingredient in Propecia and believe you may have absorbed some through your skin, let your doctor know.
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Propecia Drug Interactions? |
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Those using Propecia report a slightly increase rate of sexual performance changes. These are generally temporary side effects, but check with your doctor if they do not diminish. Toxic symptoms include swollen lips and skin rash, and these should be reported immediately. Check with your pharmacist about any other symptoms that concern you.
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Propecia Missed Dose? |
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Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the 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. |
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Propecia Storage? |
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Store Propecia in a dark, dry place, and keep it at room temperature. The medication should remain in its original container. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Propecia? |
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Within twelve months of beginning Propecia treatments, most men experience new hair growth. It works in the areas of the scalp where hair is thinning or balding.
Propecia may also help slow the rate of existing hair loss. It generally does not help with hair loss on the sides of the head or around the hairline. You will probably not be able to regrow all the hair that you have lost.
Be patient when taking Propecia. You will have to wait a while to see results. Baldness occurs slowly, and hair grows an average of a half-inch per month.
Most men take Propecia for at least three months before they begin to see an improvement. Continue using Propecia to continue seeing new improvements. If after twelve months you do not see a change, stop taking the medication.
Propecia is not effective in treating hair loss in postmenopausal women caused by androgenetic alopecia. Propecia is not intended for use by women.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children. Never share this prescription with anyone else.
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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