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| propecia – Description of the Drug |
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| Chemically, propecia
is finasteride, which is an anti-androgen compound, with a chemical formula of C23H36N2O2. Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) can use the drug
propecia, as it helps in reducing the size of the prostate gland. With advancing age, the prostate gland in men can get enlarged and can affect the flow of urine. propecia
is of no use in women. |
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| propecia
– Health Benefits |
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| propecia
is used mainly to reduce the size of the gland in men. propecia
drug relieves the men from the symptoms of BPH. The prostate is located below the urinary bladder and in the line of flow of the urinary and seminal discharge. The main job of the prostate is to secrete an alkaline fluid that becomes the main component of the seminal discharge in men. Also, since it is directly below the urinary bladder, it is also important for men to understand their urinary urges. |
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| But over the age of 50, most men develop an enlarged prostate. This enlarged prostate restricts the flow of urine. It also causes erratic urges of urination to be felt in them.
propecia
helps in reducing the enlargement of the prostate and in controlling all related complications that may occur. |
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| Where to buy propecia? |
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| The trademark owner of the drug is Merck & Co.
propecia
is available in tablet forms, which have to be taken orally. This drug is available in 1mg tablet and 1 mg tablet Pro-Pak. Both these tablets look similar that is pink in color and octagonal in shape. |
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| However, it is also possible to buy propecia
online at cheaper rates, but it is necessary to make sure that the
propecia
tablets and the website you are getting them from are genuine. You can also buy propecia
through the Internet at a cheaper rate by placing an order for it. You can also buy propecia
in a generic tablet form. This makes the price of the tablets much cheaper, because it comes without any brand name, and the generic tablets are quite equivalent in quality to the retailed versions. |
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| You can buy propecia
in generic form over the Internet from several websites are much lower prices than those with which they are available in the market. |
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| Precautions must be taken when you
buy
over the Internet. You must make sure when you buy propecia
that's genuine and is within the expiry date. Do not buy
from websites that seem dubious. |
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– Usage of the Drug |
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| propecia
tablets have to be taken orally along with a glass of water. Take it according to the prescription given by your doctor, or the prescriptions mentioned on the label if the doctor hasn't given any specific instructions. You are supposed to swallow this tablet. You can have this drug with or without food. The doses must be taken at regular intervals for better results. In case you forget to take this tablet, take it when you remember but in case you forgot full day, then next day take only a single dose. Your doctor should know if you have prostate cancer, kidney or liver disease. Tell your doctors of these conditions before they prescribe
propecia. It is also important not to stop taking this drug all of sudden. You must talk to your doctor before starting and stopping the use of this drug. |
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| propecia
– Possible Side Effects |
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| With propecia, there are several possible side effects that might occur but these side effects are not those sever and can pass off with time. In case they continue you can report to your doctor. The side effects can be categorized as severe and mild side effects. |
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| The severe side effects of
propecia
are as follows (these must be brought to medical attention immediately): |
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- The only major side effect is this drug is an intense feeling of depression.
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| The mild side effects of
propecia
are as follows (these will pass over
automatically) :- |
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- There may be breast tissue enlargement or tenderness.
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- You may have sexual difficulties, like difficulty in getting an erection.
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- You may have small amount of semen released when you ejaculate.
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- You may experience skin rashes.
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