Finasteride (Propecia)

Alternate Name: Proscar

Description: Finasteride is prescribed for the treatment of men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Finasteride is a generic drug. The average Finasteride price is about $135 for a supply of 30, 1 mg oral tablets. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Finasteride discount of up to 80% at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Alopecia Agent, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine is not for use in women. Women who are pregnant should avoid touching or handling this medicine because it can harm an unborn male baby. If a pregnant woman gets this medicine on her skin, wash the area immediately with soap and water. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. This medicine will not cure an enlarged prostate problem or male pattern baldness. Once you stop using this medicine, the prostate will begin to grow again within a few months and any new hair will be lost within 12 months. This medicine may increase your risk of high-grade prostate cancer. This medicine may affect the results of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which may be used to detect prostate cancer. Make sure you tell all of your doctors that you are using this medicine. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid handling or touching this medicine. This medicine can get into the body through the skin and may harm an unborn male baby. If any of this medicine gets on the skin of a woman, wash the area immediately with soap and water., Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or severe problems urinating., This medicine will not cure an enlarged prostate problem or male pattern baldness. Once you stop using this medicine, the prostate will begin to grow again within a few months and any new hair will be lost within 12 months., This medicine may cause changes to the breast tissue. Tell your doctor if you have any lumps, pain, tenderness, or an enlargement of the breasts while using this medicine., This medicine will not prevent prostate cancer but may increase your risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer. Tell your doctor if you have concerns about this risk., This medicine may affect the results of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which may be used to detect prostate cancer. Make sure you tell all of your doctors that you are using this medicine., This medicine may cause a decrease in the amount of semen you ejaculate during sex. This will not affect your sperm count or your ability to have children., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.