
The following health and medicine information is merely a summary about the medication Propecia. The medical information is not and should not be intended to replace your doctor or personal physicians' instructions.
Chemical Name: FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
USES
Some medicines or
medical conditions may interact with Propecia. Be sure to tell your health care provider, physician or pharmacist
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking and of any
other medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy. USE OF these medications IS NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about using these medications.
HOW TO TAKE THIS
MEDICATION
Follow the directions for using Propecia provided by
your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may
have about these medications. Propecia may be taken on an empty stomach or with
food. Store these medications 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 these medications 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 TWO DOSES AT ONCE.
SIDE EFFECTS
A side effect
that may occur while taking these medications 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 (Know Before you Buy Online)
It may take
several months for Propecia to work. Do not stop taking these medications without
checking with your doctor. Discontinuing use 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 these medications. Before you begin
taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. any women who is pregnant or who may become pregnant
should not handle crushed or broken tablets of Propecia. If this should occur,
CONTACT your DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH
If
overdose is suspected, call your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do
not share Propecia with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use it for
other health conditions. KEEP these medications OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If
using Propecia for an extended period of time obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
For more information on Propecia, you can visit http://www.propecia.com.