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Finasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking the body's production of a male hormone that causes the prostate to enlarge.
Finasteride (Propecia) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate gland).
Finasteride improves symptoms of BPH such as frequent and difficult urination and may reduce the chance of acute urinary retention (suddenly being unable to pass urine). It also may decrease the chance of needing prostate surgery.
Using Finasteride:
Finasteride comes as a tablet to take by mouth.
It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
Take finasteride at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take finasteride even if you feel well. Do not stop taking finasteride without talking to your doctor.
Before taking finasteride…
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to finasteride or any other medications.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a blockage of urine flow or liver disease.
• you should know that finasteride is only for use in men. If taken by pregnant women, finasteride can cause abnormalities in the male fetus. Women who are or may be pregnant should not touch broken or crushed finasteride tablets.
Finasteride may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- impotence (inability to have or maintain an erection)
- decreased libido (interest in sex)
- decreased volume of ejaculate (amount of semen)
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: - changes in the breasts such as lumps, pain, or nipple discharge.
!!!Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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