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Why is this drug prescribed?
Propecia also is used by some balding men to stimulate hair growth. If hair growth is going to occur with the use of Propecia, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for about 3 months and
lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. The new hair will be lost within 1 year after Propecia treatment is stopped.
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How should you take this medication?
For patients taking this medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):
- To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day.
- Remember that this medicine does not cure BPH but it does help reduce the size of the prostate. Therefore, you must continue to take it if you expect to keep the size of your prostate down. You may
have to take this medicine for at least 6 months to see the full effect.
- This medicine helps to reduce urinary problems in men with BPH. In general, it is best to avoid drinking fluids, especia
lly coffee or alcohol, in the evening. Then your sleep will not be disturbed by your need to urinate during the night.
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Symptoms of overdose may include:
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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Other medical problems
Pregnancy¡XWomen who are or may become pregnant should not take Propecia or should not be exposed to broken or crushed Propecia tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals (sex organs) of ma
e fetuses.
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What side effects can this medication cause?
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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Other Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or
other precautions may be necessary. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription.
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