Propecia & Finasteride

Propecia is a hair loss treatment that has the the approval of the FDA (food and drug administration). There are only two such approved drugs, largely because the cost of clinical trials is beyond the budget of some makers of hair loss treatments. The FDA is involved in conducting more than sixty trials before a drug goes on their approved list. Propecia began life as Proscar or Finistride which was first used in the treatment of male prostate cancer. It was found that in many cases the drug also inhibited pattern baldness in men. Generic propecia, that is cheaper forms of the drug, are available on the internet but should not be used without advice from your doctor.

Propecia is usually available on prescription although it is possible to buy it, if you do decide to buy Propecia you should first seek a medical opinion. In clinical trials of Propecia, side effects do occur but they tend to balance out in most people over a period of time. However, the drug should never be taken by women of child bearing age. While women should not take Finasteride, side effects, including erection problems are only experienced by a minority of men and usually disappear when the person stops taking the drug.

Many people ask the question does Propecia work? In most cases, yes, it works well on the top of the head and the middle of the scalp. While most people would have Propecia, generic, cheaper forms are also available. Many people have felt beneficial effects when using Propecia, shedding of the hair is caused by DHT attaching itself to the hair follicles, something which Propecia can help prevent. However, you may not be able to rely on the efficacy of cheap Propecia bought on line. Some hair loss treatments can result in a birth defect, Propecia therefore is not suitable for women. Some people find when taking Propecia, results on different parts of the head may differ. For men who have a receding hairline, Finasteride or Propecia tends not to be effective.

If a woman who is pregnant takes finasteride or propecia, birth defects may occur in the unborn child. For this reason Propecia is on the FDA’s pregnancy category x list. Before anyone takes Propecia it is worth getting sound medical advice and finding out more by reading Propecia reviews. These are usually written by people who have used the drug and achieved successful results with it.