Possible
uses of this medication
Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern
hair loss IN MEN ONLY.
How
to take this medication
Follow the directions for using Propecia provided by your doctor.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may
have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken once daily
on an empty stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from moisture. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE
and you remember the same day, take it as soon as possible. If
you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Side
Effects
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking Propecia is a change
in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome, check with
your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: skin rash
or swelling of lips. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to work. Do not stop
taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Stopping
this medicine will result in a return within 12 months to the
same amount of baldness as when you started. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND
LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. BEFORE
YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT
OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken
tablets of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in
contact with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact
your doctor as soon as possible.
Drug
Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin,
isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor"
medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g.,
itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin)
or high blood pressure medicines.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
Notes
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS
MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
