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Propecia (finasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor
used to treat male pattern hair loss IN MEN ONLY.
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Follow the directions for using Propecia
provided by your doctor. 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.
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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. |
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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. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. |
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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. |
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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 at once. |
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Store Propecia at room
temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a
tightly-closed container, away from moisture. |
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