Possible uses of this
medication
Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat
male pattern hair loss IN MEN ONLY.
How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using Propecia provided by
your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any
questions that you may have about this medicine. This
medicine may be taken once daily on an empty stomach.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from moisture. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE and you remember the same day, take it
as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the
next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Side Effects
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking Propecia is
a change in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
if you experience the following side effects or symptoms
of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to work.
Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with
your doctor. Stopping this medicine will result in a
return within 12 months to the same amount of baldness
as when you started. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. BEFORE
YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT
SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken tablets of this
medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact
with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact
your doctor as soon as possible.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription
medication you may use, especially any nitrate medications
(e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside
(any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole,
ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin)
or high blood pressure medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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