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Propecia
(finasteride) is a medical breakthrough - the first pill that
effectively treats male pattern hair loss on the vertex (at
top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area.
Propecia
is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern
hair loss IN MEN ONLY.
Directions
Follow
the directions for using Propecia provided by your doctor.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that
you may have about Propecia. Propecia may be taken once
daily on an empty stomach. STORE PROPECIA at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from moisture. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF PROPECIA
and you remember the same day, take it as soon as possible.
If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses of Propecia at once.
Side Effects
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking
Propecia is a change in sexual function. If it continues
or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects
or symptoms of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for Propecia to
work. Do not stop taking Propecia without checking with
your doctor. Stopping Propecia will result in a return within
12 months to the same amount of baldness as when you started.
KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are
taking Propecia. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY
BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken tablets
of Propecia. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact
with crushed or broken tablets of Propecia, contact your
doctor as soon as possible.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medication you may use, especially any nitrate
medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate),
nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole),
mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure
medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Propecia, do not double
the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule.
Storage
Store Propecia at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and
moisture. Keep Propecia and all medications out of the reach
of children.
Notes
DO NOT SHARE PROPECIA with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE PROPECIA for other health
conditions. KEEP PROPECIA out of the reach of children.
IF USING PROPECIA FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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