Finasteride (Propecia) (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Finasteride

There are no known drug interaction with finasteride.
 
(Click Propecia Drug Interactions for more information about finasteride and other medicines.)
 

Finasteride: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider before taking finasteride if you have:
 
  • Liver disease or liver failure, including cirrhosis
  • Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may currently be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Propecia Warnings and Precautions for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take finasteride.)
 

Overdose With Finasteride

In studies, large doses of finasteride did not cause any overdose symptoms.
 
If you happen to overdose on finasteride, or if you are a pregnant woman who has taken finasteride, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Propecia Overdose for more information.)
 

Finasteride Storage Methods

Finasteride should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture or heat. Finasteride tablets should be kept in an airtight container. Because finasteride is so dangerous for pregnant women, women should not touch broken or crushed finasteride tablets if they are pregnant or may be pregnant.
 
Keep finasteride and all medications out of the reach of children.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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