Propecia Tablets
Chemical Name: PROPECIA FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
Common Propecia uses
This medicine is an androgen hormone
inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair
loss IN MEN ONLY.
Before using Propecia
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy.
USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if
you are female. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about using this medicine.
Propecia Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION
LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have about this medicine. This medicine
may be taken on an empty stomach or with
food. STORE THIS MEDICINE 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 THIS MEDICINE 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 at
once.
Propecia Cautions
IT
MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to
work. Do not stop taking this medicine
without checking with your doctor. Stopping
this medicine 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
this medicine. 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 this medicine.
If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact
with crushed or broken tablets of this
medicine, contact your doctor as soon as
possible.
Possible Propecia side effects
A
SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking this
medicine 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.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Propecia
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Additional Propecia information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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