Question 1

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 2

what is propecia (finasteride) used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

does using proscar work like propecia (finasteride)?

Accepted Answer

PROSCAR (finasteride): Yes, but it is a higher dose of the same medication.

Question 9

can propecia (finasteride) make me physically weaker?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Weakness and even dizziness are some of the side effects of Propecia

Question 10

can you buy propecia (finasteride) at any drug store?

Accepted Answer

Propecia (finasteride): No.  Finasteride, the generic name for Propecia (finasteride) is available only by prescription.

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