Finasteride is a prescriptions drug comes in the form of an oral tablet. The tablet is available in the brand name drug called Proscar and Propecia. The medication prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone in the body. It’s involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Get A Second OpinionFinasteride is used to shrink the enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult males. It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery.
The medication helps in improving the symptoms of BPH and provides benefits such as:
Finasteride medication works by reducing the amount of natural body hormone which can cause the growth of the prostate.
If you experience any of these serious symptoms, contact your doctor immediately for further assistance. If you notice any reactions to Finasteride in your body, consider discontinuing its use.
Before taking Finasteride, discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications. The product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other serious problems.
Before using Finasteride, inform your doctor if you have any medical history of:
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Book an Appointment| Finasteride | Minoxidil |
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| Finasteride is a prescriptions drug comes in the form of an oral tablet. The tablet is available in the brand name drug called Proscar and Propecia. The medication prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone in the body. | Minoxidil is a class of drugs known as vasodilators. How minoxidil causes hair growth is not known. |
| Finasteride is used to shrink the enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult males. It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. | The medication is used for stimulating hair growth and slow baldness. It is most effective for people under 40 years of age who have recently lost their hair. |
Some of the common side effects of Finasteride are:
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Most of the common side effects of Minoxidil are:
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Finasteride medication helps to block the activity of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme helps in converting the hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, the most potent androgen in the prostate.
Eighty-three percent of finasteride users stop losing their hair as a result of the use of the medication, while about 65 percent of men have recovered some of their hair as a result of taking finasteride. The amount of men's recurrence experience varies and is unpredictable.
Some studies reported that finasteride had side effects on sexual dysfunction, including ED, male infertility, ejaculatory dysfunction, and libido loss.
The author concluded that patients taking this medicine may experience depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts, and clinicians should advise patients of the potential risk of adverse reactions.
It's not the best time of day. Try to take Finasteride medication as directed by the doctor.
Some of the common side effects of Finasteride are:
Finasteride tablets should not be used in women with loss of hair. No improvement in hair count or patient or investigator assessment was observed in 137 postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia treated with finasteride tablets for 12 months. Finasteride should not be given to children, either.
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