Finasteride

Finasteride is the active ingredient in Propecia, a hair loss treatment that stems the progression of baldness and stimulates new hair growth. Here we explain how finasteride works and along with any information you may require before making a purchase of Propecia online.

What does finasteride do?

Finasteride prevents testosterone from converting into dihydrtestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT causes baldness, so by blocking the body from making DHT, finasteride can effectively slow male pattern baldness and even encourage new hair growth.

How much finasteride do you need?

The standard recommended dose of finasteride is a 1mg tablet every day. Finasteride should be taken at the same time each day. Should you forget a dose, take the tablet as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose as this will not increase the potency of the medication, but instead may well lead to side effects. Finasteride can be taken either with or without food. However, if you have stomach problems then you should take tablets with food. After around 3 months you should start to see the benefit.

Taking finasteride

Finasteride is taken with a glass of water, either with or without food. The drug should be kept away from moisture and heat, and pack should stay firmly closed when not in use.

If you experience any unusual or painful side effects while taking finasteride, speak to your doctor immediately. Finasteride is generally a very safe medication, but like all drugs, side effects do sometimes occur.

Important things to know about finasteride

• Finasteride shouldn't be taken by anyone planning to donate blood in the next 6 months. The reason for this is that your blood could be transfused to a pregnant woman, who can then have health problems.
• In the rare instance that you take finasteride for 6 to 12 months, and still experience no benefits, you should inform your doctor.
• Finasteride can interfere with the results of cancer tests while it is being taken. If you're taking finasteride and require a cancer test then you must stop taking the medication.
• Pregnant women and children should avoid contact with finasteride.