Modern medicine: Propecia.

uses of Propecia Propecia is used to shrink an enlarged prostate ( benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH ) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce need for surgery.

Propecia may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder isn't completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination.

Propecia works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone ( DHT ) that causes growth of the prostate.

Women and children shouldn't use this medication.

how to use of Propecia Read Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking Propecia and each time we get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Propecia by mouth, with or without food, usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor.

If tablet is crushed or broken, it shouldn't be handled by a woman who is pregnant or by a woman who may become pregnant ( see also Precautions section ) .

Use Propecia regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Do not stop taking Propecia without consulting your doctor.

It may take 6-12 months to notice a benefit.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

side effects of Propecia Decreased sexual ability/desire may occur while use Propecia. In some men, Propecia can decrease amount of semen released during sex. This is harmless. Propecia may also increase hair growth. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Propecia because he or she has judged that the benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Propecia don't have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

A very serious allergic reaction to Propecia is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

This isn't a complete list of possible side effects. If we notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Propecia Before taking Propecia, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or if we have any other allergies.

Before using Propecia, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Propecia shouldn't be used in children.

The drug can be absorbed through the skin. If the film coating of the tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it shouldn't be handled by a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Exposing a developing male infant to Propecia can result in abnormalities of the genitals.

Propecia is not recommended for use in women and must not be used during pregnancy. If we become pregnant or think we may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Because Propecia isn't intended for use in women, it's not known if Propecia passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

interactions of Propecia Your healthcare professionals ( e. g. , doctor or pharmacist ) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Don't start, stop or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using Propecia, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products we may use.

Propecia can affect the results of blood test used to detect prostate cancer ( prostatic-specific antigen or PSA levels ) . Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Propecia, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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