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Propecia
Drug Uses
Propecia is a pill used for the treatment of male pattern
hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp
area (middle front of head). There is not sufficient
evidence that Propecia works for receding hairlines
at the temples. Propecia is for use by MEN ONLY and
should NOT be used by women or children.
How Taken
Propecia comes as a tablet. Propecia usually is taken
once a day. It may be taken with or without food. Take
Propecia exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor. Continue to take Propecia even if you feel well.
Do not stop taking Propecia without talking to your.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
have liver disease. You may not be able to take Propecia,
or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring during
treatment. Propecia is intended for use by men only.
Propecia is not indicated for use by women. Do not take
or handle this medication if you are pregnant or are
could become pregnant during treatment. Propecia is
in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that it
is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women
who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed
or broken Propecia tablets. The medication could be
absorbed through the skin. Propecia is known to cause
birth defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to
whole tablets should be avoided whenever possible however
exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful
as long as the tablets are not swallowed. It is not
known whether Propecia passes into breast milk. Propecia
is not intended for use by women. Do not take this medication
if you are breast-feeding a baby. Missed Dose
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. Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Propecia and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue,
or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects
have been reported but usually resolve with continued
treatment. Continue to take Propecia and notify your
doctor if you experience: -decreased libido (sex drive);
-decreased volume of ejaculate; -impotence (trouble
getting or keeping an erection); or -breast tenderness
or enlargement. Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Store Propecia at room temperature between 59 and 86
degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from moisture. Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Propecia overdose are not known. More Information
DO NOT share Propecia with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT use Propecia for other health conditions.
Keep this product out of the reach of children. If using
Propecia for an extended period of time, obtain refills
before your supply runs out. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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