PROPECIA Reviews (FINASTERIDE)

Average Rating: 2.3 (503 Ratings)

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PROPECIA  (FINASTERIDE):  Finasteride 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 the need for surgery. Finasteride 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 is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication.   (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) FDA Approval Date: 1997-12-19

  

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 3  Hair Loss None. Slowed hair loss for first year. Seems to have stopped hair loss in second year of using the drug. No regrowth, but I am happy to stop losing hair. I wish I had started on propecia earlier in life, as I think I could have saved more hair. M 29 2 years
 8/24/2001
 3  Hair Loss Experienced no obvious side effects, But I am wondering what the long terms effects of this drug are. Does anyone know? Well the drug did work. It's pretty expensive though, and most drug plans do not cover it. You can't donate blood if you are taking it either. It causes birth defects, thats somewhat scary. The choice would really be up to the user M 22 6 months
 8/21/2001
 4  hair loss none My hair loss has completely stopped. No more/very little hair in my brush or comb. I have not noticed any hair regrowth but at least it has stopped falling out. M 33 1 years
 6/19/2001

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