Propecia is also known as finasteride. It is 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, which treats male baldness. Due to propecia, in scalp testosterone does not convert into dihydrotestosterone. By reducing the hormonal activity, regrowth of hair is stimulated. Propecia and Proscar are two major brands of generic finasteride.
How to use it?
Generally, it is used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, male pattern baldness, and other off label conditions.
1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH or more popularly called as enlarged prostate. According to physicians, 5 mg of FDA approved dosage per day can treat BPH. Around six month or more treatment with propecia is required to see therapeutic results. After, the drug is discontinued the results are reversed.
2. Male Pattern Baldness
Androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness can be treated with appropriate dose of finasteride. Around 30 percent of improvement is seen in hair loss after 4-6 months of treatment. The effect persists until drug is used.
3. Off-Label Uses
Sometimes it used in hormone replacement therapy. It has been used in transsexual process but very little scientific evidence is available to support it.
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Dosage
Dose of the drug differs from person to person. Follow physician’s prescription for proper dosage. Dosage includes the amount of drug you take at a time, how many times you take in a day, and how long you take the medicine.
Dose is taken in the form of tablets. In case of BPH, adults required 5 mg per day, and children requirement depends on condition but usually not recommended. In case of male pattern baldness, adults need 1 mg per day, and in children, drug is not recommended.
Side effects
If not taken under proper supervision of a doctor, there are some dangerous side effects.
1. It decreases the semen production during sex. In addition, it could hamper the desire of sex.
2. It could increase the hair growth.
3. Some people may have allergic reactions. Therefore, consult your doctor before using.
This drug does not cause serious side effects. However, doctor prescribes this drug because doctors put your treatment over the side effects. If side effects are not acceptable for you, do not use the drug.
How to buy online
Before you buy propecia online, you require prescription from qualified doctor. However, few marketers may sell unreliable drug, so be ware of them. There are two most trusted brands Propecia and Proscar. These brands are available to buy online with proper prescription from online pharmacies. Remember to consult you doctor before you consume the propecia drug.
I am General practitioner (GP) in Melbourne since 2006.