PROPECIA tablets are provided in a dosage of 1 milligram. The pills are tan, octagonal (8 sided), film coated convex tablets with a P?on one side and the word
?b>PROPECIA?on the other side.
HOW DOES PROPECIA WORK?
PROPECIA is the brand name for finasteride, which acts to inhibit the conversion of the androgen (male hormone) testosterone into 5-alpha-dihydrotesterone (DHT). In men each
hair follicle contains tiny amounts of DHT. As male pattern baldness begins the amount of DHT contained in each follicle increases.
PROPECIA through its inhibitory action serves to reverse this process by decreasing the amount of DHT in the hair follicle and in blood.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS PROPECIA?
Numerous studies have been done looking at the efficacy of
PROPECIA. Assessments were done by looking at photographic enlargements of sections of the scalp. Investigators have found that
PROPECIA increases hair growth in over 80% of men. Overall improvements were seen as quickly as 3 months after starting the medicine.
PROPECIA not only led to a decrease in hair loss but also significantly increased the rate of hair regrowth. These effects were maintained for over 2 years with continued
PROPECIA therapy. It was concluded from these studies that as long as
PROPECIA therapy is continued it will remain effective in facilitating hair
regrowth.
CAN I USE PROPECIA WITH ROGAINE AND/OR
RETIN-A?
Yes. PROPECIA when used with ROGAINE and/or
RETIN-A is much more effective than using ROGAINE alone. People who have been long time users of
ROGAINE with little or no effect have reported almost an immediate start of hair growth after starting
PROPECIA. Since PROPECIA works against the cause of hair loss, it allows
ROGAINE to work better. This combination is the fastest way to get results.
ADVERSE REACTIONS :
In multiple clinical studies adverse reactions were noted to be rare and did not affect most men. The most common adverse reaction was decreased libido that appeared to occur in less
then 2.0% of men taking this medicine. The problem quickly resolved in all cases upon the discontinuation of the medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
PROPECIA does not appear too have any significant interactions with other drugs taken concomitantly.
WARNINGS :
PROPECIA tablets are film coated; therefore women can safely handle the intact tablet. Nonetheless, a crushed or broken tablet should not be handled by women who are pregnant
or who may be pregnant due to potential adverse effects of this medication on the male fetus.
Caution should be used when men with liver disorders take
PROPECIA. This medicine is broken down by liver-enzymes. Therefore, in patients with liver disease
PROPECIA can cause hepatitis (liver inflammation), although this problem is seen very rarely.
