Propecia, with its generic name finasteride, is the drug used to treat hair loss among men in the middle of the scalp or on the vertex area. This drug reduces the amount of natural body hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which results to regrowth of hair and the same time slows down hair loss. Propecia should only be used by men and not by women and children.
Unlike common drugs, propecia should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. But before taking it, make sure to tell your doctor that you have allergic reaction to finasteride. Also disclose to the doctor your medical history like prostate cancer or any liver disease. The doctor will run tests to determine if you are prevented from taking finasteride. As mentioned, this drug should not be used to children and women. Propecia can be absorbed through the skin, which could result to complications to the baby. Developing male infants exposed to this substance may also acquire abnormalities in their genitals. If for some reasons the pregnant woman touches the broken or crushed drug, wash it immediately with water and soap.
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When prescribed by the doctor of propecia, make sure to follow the instructions accurately. Do not change or stop the dosage without prior approval from the doctor or pharmacist. When taking this drug, it is important to undergo tests regularly like blood testing and prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing. The benefit of using propecia can be obtained through regular use. It can be administered with or without food. If for some reason, you missed a dose, take the said dose as soon as you remember it. However, when it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed one. Never take additional doses to catch up. The recommended dose for propecia is usually one tablet per day.
Side effects
The side effects of propecia may either be less serious or grave. Less serious side effect of this drug include headache, dizziness, skin rashes, decrease or loss of sexual desire, reduced amount of semen released during sex. Remember that side effects on the sexual aspect are normal and may continue even after you stop taking the medication. It is also important to consult your doctor regarding this matter.
There are also serious conditions, which if would arise, should be attended by medical help immediately. Call for emergency help when there is difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face including the mouth, throat, and tongue. Also, when you feel pain in the testicles or there is nipple discharge, breast lump or breast pain, head to your doctor immediately. Moreover, do not forget to inform your doctor of all your medications and those which you plan to use as there are drugs that cannot interact with propecia.
The benefit of propecia, which costs for over $2 per dose, only becomes noticeable after three months. And it needs long-term taking of the drug to see the result. If administering of the same is stopped, you are most likely to lose back the hair you gained.
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