Question 1

is post finasteride syndrome real?

Accepted Answer

Probably is: Syndrome is in fact combination of psychologic symptoms such as depression ; loss of libido ; sexual prowess. Suggest u contact the post-fiesteride syndrome foundation, www.Pfsfoundation.Org or 856-425-6046.

Question 2

is proscar (finasteride) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Proscar (finasteride) has been shown to be effective for some but not all patients.

Question 3

is propecia (finasteride) safe for men?

Accepted Answer

For Most Men: I suggest you read the internet search for the drug and specifically look at the indications and risks for use of any medication.

Question 4

what is propecia (finasteride) used for?

Accepted Answer

Hairless: Proprecia is used in men for the treatment of hair loss.

Question 5

could propecia (finasteride) really help?

Accepted Answer

Have you been: Evaluated to determine the reason for your hair loss? There are many reasons for loss of hair. If the reason for your hair loss is determined then it can be directly addressed. Propecia (finasteride) can be effective.

Question 6

how effective is  propecia (finasteride) ?

Accepted Answer

Results Vary: Propecia (finasteride) can be effective in male pattern baldness, but works much better if started early in the balding process.  However, not all patients respond.  This drug can cause birth defects and women of child bearing age should not even handle Propecia (finasteride) tablets.
Also, if treatment is stopped, any re-grown hair will fall out.  Many insurance companies do not cover Propecia (finasteride) prescriptions.

Question 7

how much does propecia (finasteride) cost?

Accepted Answer

Propecia cost: If you obtain this under your insurance, it will cost your co-pay. From http://www.goodrx.com/Propecia, 30 1 mg tabs costs $118.99. However, costs from different pharmacies may vary widely.

Question 8

please describe the medication: finasteride?

Accepted Answer

Finasteride: Finasteride ( Proscar and Propecia (finasteride) by merck) is a synthetic type ii 5?-reductase inhibitor. This enzyme converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (dht). Finasteride is approved for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness (mpb).

Question 9

propecia (finasteride) ----- is this pill any good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It works quite well, but the benefits are only present as long as you are taking the medication. When you stop taking it, you may get hair loss.

Question 10

how are propecia (finasteride) 1mg or 5mg different?

Accepted Answer

Propecia (finasteride) for men 1mg: Propecia is 1 mg only for men..not 5 mg.
The finasteride may be the 1 mg of Propecia)trade name for men), but off-label 5 mg is the dose used for women with alopecia.

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