Finasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss.
Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Finasteride is also used to reduce hair loss due to male pattern baldness.
Finasteride may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking finasteride?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take finasteride, or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment.
Finasteride is intended for use by men only.
Finasteride is not indicated for use by women. Do not take or handle this medication if you are pregnant or are could become pregnant during treatment. Finasteride is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets. The medication could be absorbed through the skin. Finasteride is known to cause birth defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to whole tablets should be avoided whenever possible, however exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long as the tablets are not swallowed.
It is not known whether finasteride passes into breast milk. Finasteride is not intended for use by women. Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take finasteride?
Take finasteride exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Finasteride can be taken with or without food.
It is important to take finasteride regularly to get the most benefit.
Your doctor may perform blood tests or other forms of monitoring during treatment with finasteride. One of the tests that may be performed is called PSA (prostate-specific antigen). This test is used to help detect prostate cancer. Finasteride will reduce the amount of PSA measured in the blood. Your doctor is aware of this effect and can still use PSA to help detect prostate cancer.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose unless otherwise directed.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a finasteride overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while taking finasteride?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities during treatment with finasteride unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What are the possible side effects of finasteride?
Stop taking finasteride and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects have been reported but usually resolve with continued treatment. Continue to take finasteride and notify your doctor if you experience
decreased libido (sex drive);
decreased volume of ejaculate;
impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or
breast tenderness or enlargement.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What drug(s) may interact with finasteride?
some blood pressure medications
male hormones (example: testosterone)
saw palmetto
soy isoflavones supplements
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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Can a huge dental abcess harm my unborn baby?
Im 14 weeks pregnant and had a rough pregnancy so far (high risk due to Extrachrionic Haemorrhage and 8 previous miscarriages) and ive been put on antibiotics (Amoxycillin 500mg) and have been on them for about 3 months due to a small abcess (was on the waiting list for a dentist) I have been allocated a dentist and went to see them last week where i got told (as i suspected) that i needed to have a tooth extracted, this should of been done tomorrow, However this morning i woke up this morning with a huge lump on the right hand side of my face (looks like im smuggling golf balls!!) the infection has clearly spread. I have been back to my dentist this morning who have said i need to have my gum slit to release the infection and still have the tooth extracted. Anyways my appointment isn't for another week and i was wondering if this is ok or will the infection spread and harm baby? I know this sounds silly to ask but i dont know if it can
Thanks people - The Amoxycillin has been prescribed by both my Doctor and Dentist. As for a Gynacologist though i dont have one. Am in UK and have a midwife who has said that the tablets are ok to take too
What will happen if i postpone my root canal?
I was experiencing a severe pain in my tooth and went to see a dentist. The dentist recommended me a root canal and gave me some pain killers and Amoxycillin capsules 500mg. But I want to do the root canal in my home town in two months. What are the consequences of postponing the root canal treatment? Thanks.
Is there no problem taking amoxycillin 500mg while taking anti-hypertension drugs?
I am currently on medication to lower my blood pressure. I am taking losartan, atenolol and aspirin. Just recently, I have problem with my upper teeth (molar) and was given amoxycillin to stop the infection. I am working in the middle of the desert and what we have in the field is just a small clinic for emergency purposes only. Thanks.
First Time Taking LSA Risks, And Suggestions?
I really, really wanna try doing Hawaiin Baby Woodrose seeds (which has LSA in it) when going to Alice In Wonderland this next Friday.
I've never done any drugs outside of cannabis and alcohol (yeah I know, I'm a pussy) so this would be my first psychedelic experience. I just wanna now if I should try something else first, or if it's weak enough for a first timer to try. I know that you're supposed to take them slowly, or else you get a bad trip, and I've done a bit of digging on the internet to try to find out as much as I can. What I want to know is if it's possible to wash off pesticides, say if I decided to buy the seeds from Wal-Mart or a seed shop, where it's non-organic, or if I should just go the safe way and go with organic seeds, so that I don't end up in the hospital or something. I need to know this pretty soon here, because I need to know if I have to order some online or not and have them shipped here before Friday.
Do you feel you slowly go crazy living by yourself?
I have had 2 apartments so far in my life and I am only 21. It was nice living by myself but I felt I was slowly going crazy. I would rather have a roommate to keep me company but my friends in school were losers, huge pot heads that would rather buy drugs and live at home then try to make it in the world. I found a place that is targeted towards college kids where 4 people pay $400 a month for a 4 bed room furnished apartment. The bedrooms are small but the same size as my room at home, all I need to do there is sleep and study. They have a large living room and kitchen with 2 bathrooms. All my friends with apartments already say don't do it. I can live by myself with privacy for $400 a month plus utilities, at the place by school its $400 for everything. Is it bad that I don't care about privacy and would rather live with a group of people.
would you read my book??
i am thirteen but i do have plenty of curse words so... yeah. leave comments..
its called Decisions to Make
have you ever had a family that didnt want you? well right now my dad could care less if i lived today or died. my mom was too scared of my dad -on steroids and who knows how many other drugs- to do sh*t. you only want to go to schoolbecause you get away from your family. but then you realise people are starting rumors about you. Then waht you thought was a peaceful getawat only turns into a bigger hell than at home.Then someone you REALLY like asked you out. ofcorse you say yes then three weeks later he brakes up with you, and school only becomes a bigger pain in the ass.who am i? my names elizabeth walker. my friends just call me liz or lizzy.i am 21 years old.My mother died when i was 14. She drowned in a river near my grandma rozas gouse. after that i lived in foster homes because when we called the cops they examined my father and found serious drugs in his system such as cocaine weed and many other drugs then they took him to jail. so yeah i was living with fat families thin families big families small families sane families and crazy families. so my dating life was a living hell and my sex life didnt exist. even though my mom died i kept my promise"you can either stay a virgin until your married or moved out"she once said. "pinky swear mommy"i said, then we went to bed. that was my first talk about sex and i was only nine. But oh well. it made me smarter. She once told me that a guy would say anything to get you in bed. So when a guy told me he loved me i told him i wasnt sleeping with him. they`d try the next day i said no and they dumped me. on my 18th birthdaymy gramdma bought me a house in paris, close to hers. i got a boyfriend and an extremely handsome one at that. he was 17 and in colleage which was weird at the time but i overlooked it. one day we were talking "liz, we need somewhere else to live. maybe somewhere closer to school?" Justin said and thats all i got so far. not really but im getting tired so thats where im stopping. lol sorry.
