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Finasteride

Finasteride is a medicine that is used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more detailed look at finasteride and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Finasteride (Propecia)

Finasteride (Propecia) is a medication that is licensed for treating male pattern baldness. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers more detailed information on finasteride and its specific uses, effects, and potential side effects.

Finasteride (Proscar)

Finasteride (Proscar) is a prescription drug that is used to treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at finasteride and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Finasteride Dosing

The finasteride dosing for treating male pattern baldness is 1 mg once daily. This part of the eMedTV archives also lists dosing guidelines for enlarged prostate treatment and offers precautions and tips for taking the medication.

Finasteride During Pregnancy

Using finasteride during pregnancy can cause side effects in a developing fetus. This eMedTV segment describes the possible side effects that can develop in a fetus and explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works.

Finasteride Side Effects

Side effects of Proscar and Propecia (finasteride) may include sexual problems such as impotence. This eMedTV resource also lists finasteride side effects seen with Proscar that are not seen in Propecia, as well as serious side effects to report.

Finastride

Finasteride can be prescribed to treat two different conditions in men. This eMedTV resource explains what these conditions are, how the drug works, and side effects to be aware of. Finastride is a common misspelling of finasteride.

Finesteride

As this eMedTV page explains, finasteride is prescribed for men with either an enlarged prostate or male pattern baldness. An explanation of how the drug works and side effects are also included. Finesteride is a common misspelling of finasteride.

Finisteride

Finasteride is a medication that may be prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate or male pattern baldness. This eMedTV page discusses finasteride and its effects and potential side effects. Finisteride is a common misspelling of finasteride.

Generic Dutasteride

As this eMedTV resource explains, you shouldn't buy any generic dutasteride drug until an approved generic is available. A generic for dutasteride won't be available in the United States until at least 2013, when the patent for dutasteride expires.

Generic Finasteride

Generic finasteride comes in two strengths -- 1 mg and 5 mg tablets. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, generic finasteride 5 mg tablets are currently available, but the 1 mg tablets are not yet available in pharmacies.

Generic Propecia

Generic Propecia will be sold under the name finasteride; it is not yet available in pharmacies. As this eMedTV resource explains, this generic Propecia medicine is currently licensed for sale and should be available in pharmacies soon.