Brand name: Finasteride

Generic name: Finasteride
Why is Finasteride prescribed?

Finasteride is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body.

You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin taking Finasteride, but for many men it takes longer. The improvement lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth will cease and hair loss will resume.

Finasteride is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug prescribed for prostate enlargement.
Most important fact about Finasteride without RX - prescriptions.

Finasteride is NOT for use by women. If taken during pregnancy, it can cause abnormal development of a male baby's genital organs.
How should you take Finasteride?

For maximum benefit, take Finasteride regularly once a day. It can be taken with or without food.

If you miss a dose Finasteride (Finasteride)

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a closed container away from moisture.
Finasteride side effects

Finasteride's side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Finasteride.

* Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation, decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain

Why should Finasteride not be prescribed?

Due to the drug's effect on male babies, women should avoid Finasteride if there is any chance that they may be pregnant.

Do not use Finasteride if it gives you an allergic reaction, or if you've ever had an allergic reaction to its chemical twin, Proscar.
Special warnings about Finasteride

If there's even a possibility that they're pregnant, women should avoid handling a crushed or broken Finasteride tablet for fear of absorbing some of the active ingredient through the skin. Whole tablets are safe to handle thanks to a protective outer coating.

Use Finasteride with caution if you have liver problems.

Finasteride lowers readings of the PSA screening test for prostate cancer. If you're scheduled to have your PSA level checked, make sure the doctor knows you're taking Finasteride.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Finasteride

No significant drug interactions have been reported.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Avoid even touching the active ingredient in Finasteride if there's a chance that you're pregnant.
Recommended dosage for Finasteride

ADULT MEN
Overdosage

Although no specific information is available on Finasteride overdose, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.