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Proscar

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Proscar
5mg Tablets
Finasteride (prostate)

Generic equivalents for Proscar...

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Finasteride (prostate)
5mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla

Finasteride (prostate)
5mg Tablets
Manufactured by Sandoz

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Proscar Prescription Drug Information

Finasteride (By mouth)
Finasteride (fin-AS-ter-ide)

Treats enlarged prostate in men, and also slows hair loss in male pattern baldness.

Brand Name(s):Proscar, Propecia
There may be other brand names for Proscar.

When Proscar Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Proscar if you have had an allergic reaction to finasteride. Women and children should not take finasteride. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid handling crushed or broken finasteride tablets.

How to Use Proscar:
Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of Proscar to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take Proscar with or without food.
For hair loss, you may need to take Proscar for 3 months or longer before you notice improvement.

If a dose of Proscar is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next regular dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Proscar:

Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Proscar:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using Proscar:

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or problems urinating.
Proscar may cause a decrease in the amount of sperm you ejaculate during sex.
If you are tested for prostate cancer using a blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen), tell the doctor that you are taking finasteride. Proscar can affect the test results, especially if you are over 41 years of age.
Once you stop using Proscar for hair loss, any improvement will probably be reversed within 12 months.

Possible Side Effects While Using Proscar:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or lips, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Pain in the testicles

If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Proscar, talk with your doctor:

Breast swelling or tenderness
Loss of interest in sex or ability to have sex (impotence)

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Proscar, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

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