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Propecia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat male pattern baldness. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Propecia and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects to look out for.
There are possible side effects associated with Propecia, and depression does not appear to be one of them. This eMedTV page explains how common depression is in society today and discusses what to do if depression occurs with the use of Propecia.
Propecia and pregnancy can be a dangerous combination. This part of the eMedTV archives explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works and discusses the dangers of using Propecia or even touching crushed Propecia tablets during pregnancy.
This eMedTV Web page explains that in clinical trials, weight gain was not reported as a side effect of Propecia. This article covers Propecia and weight gain, including tips on what to do if you happen to gain weight while taking this drug.
The Propecia dosage for male pattern baldness treatment is 1 mg once daily. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers tips and precautions for taking the medicine, including when and how to take Propecia.
When different medicines are taken together with Propecia, drug interactions generally do not occur. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, there may be certain drug interactions with Propecia that are not yet known.
As this eMedTV page explains, Propecia is not FDA-approved for use in women because it hasn't proven to be beneficial to women; it can also be dangerous to pregnant women. This article also looks at some of the off-label uses of Propecia for women.
The full effects of a Propecia overdose are not known because very few overdose cases have been reported. This eMedTV article talks about the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if you believe you have overdosed on Propecia.
Propecia sexual side effects may include impotence, decreased libido, or decreased ejaculate amount. This eMedTV segment further describes these possible sexual side effects and offers suggestions for dealing with these problems.
