Propecia is an effective medicine used for the treatment of baldness in men.

How the drug acts?

Propecia works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

How should Propecia be taken?

Propecia drug can be taken with food or in empty stomach. Take the medicine with a full glass of water to prevent any upset of the stomach.

When using propecia, always follow the doctor's direction. Never take more than what has been prescribed as larger doses can only have adverse impact on your health.

Once you have started takng propecia, the results can be seen in three months time. If there is no improvement of your condition wthin this period, then you have to discard propecia. Moreover, propecia has to be taken for a long period if you want to retain the improvement. If the drug is stopped, no new hair will grow and hair loss will resume.

What about Missed dose/overdose

It is always better to take propecia drugs at the same time. But in case you forget to take a dosage, you can have it as you remember it. Well, if it is almost time for your sheduled dose, do not take the missed medicine. Care should be taken not to take two doses of propecia as it can only do more harm.

What to tell the doctor

Before the doctor directs you to use peopecia, tell him about all your past and present health problems. The doctor will be able to advise the right propecia doses only if he has an overall idea about your health. When consulting be frank enough to inform the doctor if you have any of these halth conditions: liver disease, bladder muscle disorder, prostate cancer, stricture of urethra and urinating problems..

Special propecia warnings

Propecia is only for men and should not be handled by women. Women should not come in contact with broken or crushed propecia tablet as there is a possibility that the drug may be absorbed through the skin. If by accident a woman comes in contact with a crushed or broken propecia tablet, they should wash the area with soap and water.

What should be avloided

Propecia is a drug that may cause dizziness and light –headedness. After taking propecia, you should not get up fast from sitting/lying positions.

What drugs will affect Propecia?

When consulting the doctor you should have to tell hm about all the medicines that you are using as some medicines are known to interact with propecia. Moreover, you should also start a new medication only after informing the doctor.

Propecia Side effects

When using propecia, you may come across allergies like hives, difficulty breathing and swelling.

Once you come across any breast lumps, nipple discharge or any other changes in the breast, contact the doctor immediately as these can be signs of breast cancer.

Some of the less serious side effects include: swelling (hands, feet), impotency, abnormal ejaculation, pain in the testicles, no interest in sex, trouble having orgasm, swelling in breasts, dizziness, headache, runny nose and rashes.