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.

 

 

Propecia is a drug that is given for male pattern baldness. It is also used for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in combination with medicines like an alpha-blocker.

 

How does Propecia act? It acts by preventing testosterone conversion to dihydrotestosterone, which is linked with baldness. The drug obstructs the action of 5-alpha-reductase, which is known to convert testosterone. Once this conversion is blocked, the testosterone levels increases that lead to the growth of hair.

 

The drug, which comes in tablet form, should have to be taken continuously and if stopped, there is a chance that the hair will get lost. The drug should have to be taken as per the doctor’s direction. The medicine can be taken with full glass of water, with meals or in empty stomach.

 

You can only see the results in three months time. So if you do not see any immediate results, there is no need to worry and no need to discard the medicine. In case, you do not see any result even after a year, it is better to consult with the doctor.

 

Some persons may have allergic reactions to the contents of the drug. So it is always better to discuss with the doctor about all your health conditions before he prescribed propecia. The doctor will be able to take a proper decision on the prescription only if he is aware of all your problems. Tell the doctor if you have liver disease, prostate cancer, stricture of urethra, bladder muscle disorder and urinating problems.

 

Pregnant women, breast-feeding women and children should never come in contact with Propecia as it may lead to many complications. If these persons accidentally come in contact with the broken or crushed drug, it is better that they wash their hands immediately.

 

In case you are using any other medicines or any mineral or vitamin supplement or ay over the counter drugs, it is better to inform the doctor. This is because some of these could interact with propecia, which could increase the risk of side effects.

 

When taking the drug, you have to be very careful as the drug is known to cause light-headedness or dizziness. Never get up too fast and do not drive after taking the medicine.

 

Once you are prescribed propecia, never miss any lab tests or doctor’s appointments. The lab tests are important, which help the doctor to know your medical condition.

 

As like all medicines, Propecia also is not free from the various side effects, both serious as well as lesser ones. Some of the allergic reactions that can be seen in people using Propecia include breathing difficulty, hives and swelling (face, tongue, lips, mouth, face). If you come across any of these symptoms, do not delay in calling your doctor. In case one come across nipple discharge, breast lumps, pain in breast or any other changes in the breast, he should immediately contact the doctor as these could be the signs of breast cancer in men.

 

The lesser-known side effects include pain in breast and testicles, swelling, dizziness, impotence, less interest in sex, abnormal ejaculation, trouble in orgasm, breast tenderness, runny nose, headache and rashes.