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Tablets Chemical Name: FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
Possible uses of this medication
Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair
loss IN MEN ONLY.
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 this
medicine. This medicine may be taken once daily on an empty stomach. 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.
Side Effects
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.
Precautions
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.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use,
especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate),
nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil,
rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high blood pressure medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose
and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away
from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of
children.
Notes
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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