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Other Medicines
Other medicines¡XAlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your do
or may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine
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What is this Drug
Propecia is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down ha
ir loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body.
You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin taking Propecia, but for many
men it takes longer. The improvement lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth will cease and hair loss will resume.
Propecia is a low-dose form of Proscar, a dru
g prescribed for prostate enlargement.
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Before Taking This Medicine
Pregnancy¡XWomen who are or may become pregnant should not take Propecia or should not be exposed to broken or crushed Propecia tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals (sex organs) of ma
e fetuses.
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Side Effects
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Breast enlargement and tenderness; skin rash; swelling of lips
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Overdose
No specific information is available on Propecia overdose. In general, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. Seek medical attention immediately in case you suspect an overdose
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How should you take this medication?
For individuals taking this medicine for hair growth:
- You may have to take this medicine for at least 3 months to see an effect. The effect will last only as long as the medicine continues
to be used. The new hair will be lost within 1 year after Propecia is stopped
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