Finasteride Propecia Side Effects

Propecia Side Effects

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:13:23 +0000

PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair
loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle
front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.

PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.

You should not use PROPECIA if you are allergic to finasteride or any of the ingredients in PROPECIA.

Clinical studies showed that side effects were uncommon and did not affect most men.

A
small number of men had sexual side effects, with each occurring in
less than 2% of men. These include less desire for sex, difficulty in
achieving an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. These
side effects went away in men who stopped taking PROPECIA because of
them. In addition, these side effects decreased to 0.3% of men or less
by the fifth year of treatment.

PROPECIA can affect a
blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for the screening of
prostate cancer. If you have a PSA test done, tell your doctor that you
are taking PROPECIA.

In general use, the following side
effects have been reported: allergic reactions including rash, itching,
hives, and swelling of the lips and face; problems with ejaculation;
breast tenderness and enlargement; and testicular pain. You should
promptly report to your doctor any changes in your breasts such as
lumps, pain, or nipple discharge. Tell your doctor promptly about these
or any other side effects.

Important Information About PROPECIA

PROPECIA
was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the
vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head)
in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.

PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.

In
clinical studies for PROPECIA, a small number of men experienced
certain sexual side effects, such as less desire for sex, difficulty in
achieving an erection, or a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of
these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men and went away in men
who stopped taking PROPECIA because of them.

You may need
to take PROPECIA daily for 3 months or more before you see a benefit
from taking PROPECIA. If PROPECIA has not worked for you within 12
months, further treatment is unlikely to be of benefit.

Although results will vary, generally you will not be able to grow back all the hair you have lost.

Finasteride Propecia-answers about side effects

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:05:22 +0000

Trade Name:

Proscar
Propecia

Generic Names:
Finasteride

What is the mechanism of Finasteride?

Finasteride is a five alpha
reductase inhibitor that prevents the conversion of testosterone to
dihydrotestosterone.

How is Finasteride excreted?

How is Finasteride
excreted? Finasteride is metabolized by the liver.

Adverse events in people taking with Finasteride

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Pharmacology - Finasteride

Question:

Is Finasteride associated with sexual dysfunction in men?

Answer:

Finasteride is associated with a erectile dysfunction and a decreased libido
in approximately 1-2%(low risk) of men using the drug.

Question:

What is the mechanism of finasteride?

Answer:

Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor.

Finasteride Side Effects from Clinical trials

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:58:10 +0000

Finasteride Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with finasteride (marketed under the brand names Propecia^® and Proscar^®).
However, not everyone who takes this drug will experience side effects.
In fact, most people tolerate finasteride well. When side effects do
occur, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can
easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.

Common Side Effects of Finasteride

Finasteride has been thoroughly studied in clinical trials, with many
people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects occurring
in the group of people taking the drug are always documented and
compared to the side effects that occur in a similar group of people
not taking the medicine.

Based on these studies, the most common side effects seen with finasteride 1 mg tablets include:

Decreased libido (sex drive) — in up to 1.8 percent of people
Erectile dysfunction (impotence or ED) — up to 1.3 percent
Decreased ejaculate amount — up to 1.2 percent.

The most common side effects of finasteride 5 mg tablets include:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence — in up to 1.5 percent of people
Decreased libido (sex drive) — up to 1 percent
Abnormal ejaculation, including decreased ejaculate amount — up to 1.2 percent
Breast enlargement — up to 1.2 percent.