Finasteride
These are some of the most common questions patients have about
Proscar/Propecia.
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In a nutshell nothing but price. Both Proscar and Propecia are
brand names of a Finasteride based tablet. Proscar comes in a 5mg
tablet and is cut in to either two or four and Propecia is a 1mg
tablet. Both are effective for hair loss.
Male Pattern Hair Loss is caused when men have high levels of the
naturally occurring hormone DHT. This hormone causes a slowdown in the
hair growth cycle causing pattern hair loss.
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Propecia works by blocking the enzyme 5 Alpha Reductase. This in
turn reduces the levels of DHT produced by the body allowing the hair
to revert to its original growth cycle stopping further hair loss and
often resulting in new hair growth.
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Clinical trials conducted have shown that 83% of men who took
Proscar/Propecia reported no further hair loss while 63% showed an
increase in new hair growth.
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Your doctor will prescribe the amount of Proscar/Propecia to be
taken daily. The drug needs to be taken for three to six months before
you notice a difference. It should also be noted that if you stop
taking Finasteride you should expect to experience pattern hair loss
again.
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Proscar/Propecia should ONLY be used by men. Some medicines or
medical conditions may interact with this medication please consult
your doctor if you are unsure.
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