Propecia Overdose: An Overview
Propecia® (
finasteride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat male pattern baldness (known medically as androgenetic alopecia). As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Propecia. Propecia overdose effects will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Propecia is taken and whether it is taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Propecia, seek medical attention immediately.
What Do Clinical Studies Say About Propecia Overdose Effects?
In clinical studies before Propecia was approved, single doses of up to 400 mg of Propecia and multiple doses of 80 mg a day did not result in any adverse reactions. However, there have been so few reported cases of a Propecia overdose that the full effects are not known.
Treatment for a Propecia Overdose
Given that there have been so few cases of people taking too much Propecia, it is also not known what the best treatment for a Propecia overdose is. If the Propecia overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Propecia overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Other treatments based on complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Propecia.
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