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Generic Propecia or Generic Finasteride is a prescription drug that is widely and most commonly prescribed by doctors to men who suffer from male pattern baldness or hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Androgenetic Alopecia is a genetic disorder caused by excessive conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp skin in genetically susceptible men and women. Androgenetic Alopecia is largely a genetic condition and one of the prime and major causes of male pattern baldness or hair loss.
The beginning of Androgenic Alopecia in both males as well as females is early on in life and more than often may occur in teens. The miniaturized hair of various lengths and diameters are the trademark of this condition. The dihydrotestosterone causes shrinking of the local terminal hair follicles to miniaturized hair follicles. An increasing DHT level has a key role in hair loss. If left untreated, hair loss aggravates over time and at times it may result in complete baldness. Post diagnosis, your doctor is very likely to prescribe Propecia as an effective treatment for your hair loss. Generic Propecia (Generic Finasteride) may also be used for various other purposes other than hair loss.
Generic Propecia disrupts the conversion process of testosterone to its metabolite; dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is the prime factor behind Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness. In male pattern hair loss, there is an excess of DHT in the part of the scalp where hair loss occurs. Generic Propecia or Generic Finasteride is a type 2 class of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and it suppresses both, the serum and the tissue levels of dihydrotestosterone. Thus, by reducing the amounts of DHT in the scalp, Generic Propecia effectively works towards preventing further hair loss and encourages new hair growth. A decreasing DHT level also means the contraction of the enlarged prostate gland. To decrease the high levels of DHT in the scalp, Generic Propecia (Finasteride) inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that carries out the conversion process. The way in which Generic Propecia works in your body makes it a safe option for prolonged use. Generic Propecia has been studied on men for up to two years, and these men had no trouble taking it for this period.
Generic Propecia or Generic Finasteride is a tan coloured octagonal tablet. The recommended Propecia dosage is a 1mg pill which is required to be taken on a daily basis for the treatment of hair loss and 5 mg once a day for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH. It is recommended that Propecia be taken at the same time every day. Generic Propecia can be consumed with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. An extra or double dose will not bring immediate or better results. Hence, it is advisable to diligently follow your doctors advice or the instructions mentioned on the label of this medicine with regards to the dosage of Generic Propecia. A double dose should not be taken to incase you miss a dose. Instead, you may take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are shortly scheduled to take your next dose, then it is advisable to wait for some time and take the medicine and skip the missed dose. In the event of an overdose of Propecia, seek immediate medical attention. An overdose of Propecia is not expected to produce any life-threatening symptoms. Women who are or may become pregnant should not take Generic Propecia or Propecia Finasteride or should not be exposed to broken or crushed tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals sex organs of male fetus.
Propecia is generally known to be a recommended and very safe medicine for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and very few people have reported its side effects. Even those people who do notice any side effects assert them to be mild. Some of the lesser reported Propecia side effects reported are a dizziness, weakness, headache, skin rash, runny nose, decreased libido or sex drive, erectile dysfunction and decrease in the ejaculate amount or semen. These were not permanent changes, and when those affected discontinued the use of Propecia, their symptoms disappeared. Notify your doctor in case you notice any lesser reported but serious symptoms like testicular pain, breast tenderness or enlargement. It is also advisable that you inform your doctor about any prescription or non-prescription medications, over-the-counter pills or any other medicines you may have been consuming prior to considering Propecia for your hair loss problem.
Favorable results may take a period of at least three months to get noticed if used continuously. You may have to take Propecia for three to six months for more better and visible results. Do not stop this medicine without first consulting your doctor. One can benefit using Propecia for only as long as you continue the treatment. Once you stop taking Propecia, the DHT levels will rise again in the scalp, and hair loss will return to pre-Propecia levels. This medicine also assists in reducing urinary problems in men with BPH.