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Possible food and drug interactions
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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Overdose
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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Possible Side Effect
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Breast enlargement and tenderness; skin rash; swelling of lips
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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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Why is this drug prescribed?
Propecia belongs to the group of medicines called enzyme inhibitors. It is used to treat urinary problems caused by enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). In men with very
enlarged prostates and mild to moderate symptoms (difficulty urinating, decreased flow of urination, hesitation at the beginning of urination, getting up at night to urinate), Propecia may decrease th
e severity of symptoms. Propecia may also reduce the chance that surgery on the prostate will be needed.
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Before Using This Medicine
Older adults¡XThis medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
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