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Proscar is one of the most effective medications, used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. |
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What is Proscar?
Finasteride is a synthetic antiandrogen, which interfears with the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), where DHT plays a role in prostate enlargement and is associated with male pattern baldness. Finasteride is used for treating benign prostate hyperplasia since 1992 and in smaller doses is used for treating male pattern baldness since 1997; it is available under the brand names Proscar and Propecia respectively, while the generics are sold as generic Finasteride or generic Proscar/Propecia. It is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and reduces the prostate size, which in turn causes the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia to improve, and diminishes the androgenic activity in the scalp, which causes hair loss to stop.
What should I tell my doctor before I use Proscar?
Before taking Finasteride, inform your doctor if you have prostate cancer, bladder muscle disorder, urethra narrowing, or liver disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are unable to urinate or you are allergic to the medication and also inform him about all prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or nutritional medications and supplements that you are taking.
How should I take this medication?
Take Finasteride once per day with or without food and with full glass of water, unless your healthcare provider has prescribed differently. Take the medication for as long as needed and do not discontinue the treatment before consulting with you healthcare provider. When used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, the effects could take up to six months to show, and throughout the treatment you should continue with the checkups; take the pills even when the symptoms of BPH have subsided since discontinuation of the treatment normally results in relapse.
What drugs may interact with this medication?
The following drugs interact moderately with Finasteride: aspirin, allopurinol, atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, simvastatin, levothyroxine, and rosuvastatin. For the complete lists, please refer to the leaflet that came with the medication and speak to your doctor or pharmacist as well.
What should I be aware of while taking this medication?
The most important fact that you need to remember is that Finasteride should be kept away from pregnant women at all costs! It could harm the unborn baby, which is why the coated tablets should never be cut or broken, and the medication should be kept in a safe place.
What are the possible side effects?
Adverse reactions of Finasteride are decreased ejaculatory volume, abnormal ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, testicular pain, and ejaculation disorder. It should be noted that very small percentage of men discontinue the therapy on account of the side effects and in most men, who kept taking the medication the side effects were resolved. The medication is on the FDAs pregnancy category X list, can cause birth defects, and can be absorbed through the skin, which is why the tablets should not be handled by pregnant women!
How should I store Finasteride?
Store Finasteride in its original container at a room temperature and keep the pills away from light, heat, and moist.
Finasteride is a synthetic antiandrogen, which interfears with the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), where DHT plays a role in prostate enlargement and is associated with male pattern baldness. Finasteride is used for treating benign prostate hyperplasia since 1992 and in smaller doses is used for treating male pattern baldness since 1997; it is available under the brand names Proscar and Propecia respectively, while the generics are sold as generic Finasteride or generic Proscar/Propecia. It is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and reduces the prostate size, which in turn causes the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia to improve, and diminishes the androgenic activity in the scalp, which causes hair loss to stop.
What should I tell my doctor before I use Proscar?
Before taking Finasteride, inform your doctor if you have prostate cancer, bladder muscle disorder, urethra narrowing, or liver disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are unable to urinate or you are allergic to the medication and also inform him about all prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or nutritional medications and supplements that you are taking.
How should I take this medication?
Take Finasteride once per day with or without food and with full glass of water, unless your healthcare provider has prescribed differently. Take the medication for as long as needed and do not discontinue the treatment before consulting with you healthcare provider. When used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, the effects could take up to six months to show, and throughout the treatment you should continue with the checkups; take the pills even when the symptoms of BPH have subsided since discontinuation of the treatment normally results in relapse.
What drugs may interact with this medication?
The following drugs interact moderately with Finasteride: aspirin, allopurinol, atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, simvastatin, levothyroxine, and rosuvastatin. For the complete lists, please refer to the leaflet that came with the medication and speak to your doctor or pharmacist as well.
What should I be aware of while taking this medication?
The most important fact that you need to remember is that Finasteride should be kept away from pregnant women at all costs! It could harm the unborn baby, which is why the coated tablets should never be cut or broken, and the medication should be kept in a safe place.
What are the possible side effects?
Adverse reactions of Finasteride are decreased ejaculatory volume, abnormal ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, testicular pain, and ejaculation disorder. It should be noted that very small percentage of men discontinue the therapy on account of the side effects and in most men, who kept taking the medication the side effects were resolved. The medication is on the FDAs pregnancy category X list, can cause birth defects, and can be absorbed through the skin, which is why the tablets should not be handled by pregnant women!
How should I store Finasteride?
Store Finasteride in its original container at a room temperature and keep the pills away from light, heat, and moist.
Consult your doctor before using Proscar if you have conditions like, if you have any kind of allergies to food items, medicines or other substances, if you are using some kind of herbal preparation, dietary supplement, prescription or non prescription drug.
Do not use Proscar if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in it (read medicine label if unsure).
You must avoid taking alcoholic beverages while using Proscar as it can increase the chances of becoming drowsy, faint or dizzy. Potentially hazardous tasks like driving, handling heavy machinery should also be avoided.
If you are pregnant or have plans for a pregnancy, then consult your doctor before using Proscar as Proscar may harm your fetus.
If you are breast feeding then please maintain caution as it is unknown whether Proscar is passed into the breast milk. So please consult your doctor prior to using it.
Proscar should never be taken by a woman or a child.
Proscar can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle proscar tablets.
Do not use Proscar if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in it (read medicine label if unsure).
You must avoid taking alcoholic beverages while using Proscar as it can increase the chances of becoming drowsy, faint or dizzy. Potentially hazardous tasks like driving, handling heavy machinery should also be avoided.
If you are pregnant or have plans for a pregnancy, then consult your doctor before using Proscar as Proscar may harm your fetus.
If you are breast feeding then please maintain caution as it is unknown whether Proscar is passed into the breast milk. So please consult your doctor prior to using it.
Proscar should never be taken by a woman or a child.
Proscar can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle proscar tablets.
If you facing any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Proscar and seek emergency medical attention:an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);a very irregular or fast heartbeat; or confusion or unusual behavior.Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to take Proscar and talk to your doctor if you experiencedizziness; anxiety, irritability, or nervousness; tremor (shaking); headache; or skin flushing. 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.If you are undergoing treatment with Proscar then you must undergo periodic checkups to test for possible development of prostate cancer.