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Side Effects
Propecia's side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possib
le. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Propecia.
Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculat
ion, decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Propecia is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down ha
ir loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body.
You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin taking Propecia, but for many
men it takes longer. The improvement lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth will cease and hair loss will resume.
Propecia is a low-dose form of Proscar, a dru
g prescribed for prostate enlargement.
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How to Use
For individuals taking this medicine for hair growth:
- You may have to take this medicine for at least 3 months to see an effect. The effect will last only as long as the medicine continues
to be used. The new hair will be lost within 1 year after Propecia is stopped
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Other Medicines
Other medicines¡XAlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your do
or may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine
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Before Taking This Medicine
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Propecia. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, prese
vatives, or dyes.
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Overdosage
Although no specific information is available on Propecia overdose, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
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