What is Propecia?

Reports suggest that almost 80% of men using generic Propecia experienced an improvement and hair loss was reversed to a certain degree. Generic Propecia 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. Generic Propecia augments hair growth, improves hair re-growth, and slows down hair loss.

Generic Propecia works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on any other part of your body. You could start seeing improvement as early as 3 months after you start medication but it could take longer in some men. Remember you will only notice improvement as long as you take propecia. Once you stop new hair growth will stop and hair loss will recommence. Generic Propecia is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug that is prescribed for prostate enlargement.

How does Propecia work?

Generic Propecia is not known to bring back hair in the frontal areas. Reasons are unknown but Generic Propecia, along with Rogaine, by and large only work in re-growing thinning hair in the crown area of the scalp. Only hair transplant surgery is known to be successful in restoring hair in the frontal hairline once lost.

Generic Propecia is less effective in growing hair in older men. The drug works best for those men who have a balding history that is less than five years. Generic Propecia works by slowing down the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by lessening the DHT present in the scalp. As such the thinning process is unhurried and some times even reversed. Store generic Propecia at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C in a tightly closed container, where it is protected from moisture for it to remain effective.

How to Take Propecia?

Propecia is available in a tablet form. Generic Propecia is to be taken once a day. It can be consumed with or without food. Always consume the medications prescribed to you. Carry on generic Propecia consumption even if you feel well. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your physician. If you miss a dose of generic Propecia and you remember the same day, take it as soon as you remember. In case you don't remember till the next day, do not consume the missed dose and resume with your regular dose schedule. Never take 2 doses at once.

Side effects of Propecia

• Stop taking generic Propecia and opt for emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction.
• Report difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives.

Notify your doctor if you experience:

• decreased libido (sex drive).
• lessened amount of semen per ejaculation.
• impotence, trouble getting or keeping an erection.
• breast tenderness or enlargement.
• propecia's side effects are primarily sexual and relatively uncommon.
• itching.
• rash.
• swelling.
• testicular pain.

Side effects other than those listed above can occur. Discuss with your doctor any side effect that seems unusual or that is troublesome. Get emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Propecia overdose are not known.

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Propecia?

It is important to discuss your personal medical health with your physician.
Prior to taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. This may prohibit you from taking generic Propecia, or you may require lower dose or special monitored treatment.
Discuss you personal medical history. Discuss any other medication you are on. Discuss any allergic reactions you are prone to.

What should I avoid while taking Propecia?

• Generic Propecia is intended for use by men. It is not intended for use by women.
• Do not handle Generic Propecia if you are pregnant or are likely to become pregnant during treatment.
• Propecia is in the FDA pregnancy category X drug which implies that it is can potentially cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken generic Propecia tablets.
• The medication could be absorbed through the skin and can cause birth defects in a developing male baby.
• Exposure to whole tablets should be evaded as best as possible. However exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long as they are not swallowed.
• Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not share generic Propecia with others for whom it was not prescribed.
• Do not use generic Propecia for other health conditions.