Finasteride

While only a small percentage of patients exhibit side effects of using Finasteride, they are not uncommon. In most cases, the side effects subside after the body adjusts to therapy and if they don’t it’s best to consult your doctor.

That said, several factors contribute to the side effects manifesting in Finasteride. Therefore, some of the effective ways to prevent side effects of Finasteride include:

•         Lowering your Estrogen levels. Taking Finasteride can increase the level of the female hormone estrogen in a man’s body by up to 15%. The increased levels of estrogen are usually responsible for the side effects related to ED and libido issues. Therefore, decreasing estrogen can help prevent the side effects of Finasteride. Some of the most effective ways to decrease estrogen include taking Zinc or Grapeseed extract, consuming cruciferous vegetables, and losing weight.
•         Increasing Nitric Oxide Levels. Nitric oxide is the main component of Viagra and therefore important in maintaining a healthy libido. There are natural ways to increase the levels of nitric oxide in your body including eating foods with high nitric content such as spinach or beets, taking pomegranate juice, and taking nitric oxide supplements such as Citrulline.
•         Reducing the dosage. Reducing the dose of Finasteride decreases the chance of side effects occurring. If you are concerned about your dosage and possible side effects consult with your doctor or our online staff.
•         Take ED Medication. Erectile dysfunction drugs such as Cialis, Viagra, or Levitra can be used to counteract the ED side effects of using Finasteride. Sildenafil is the active ingredient of Viagra and can help you get and maintain an erection before sexual intercourse. If you take it one hour before an expected sexual activity you can enjoy the act without any issues.
•         Switch To Topical Finasteride. Finasteride also comes in topical form. While the topical form is equally effective in combating male pattern baldness, it is also less likely to cause any side effects. Even if the Finasteride gets into your bloodstream, the dose is smaller and less likely to cause any side effects.

Finasteride is almost instantly effective in slowing down the process of hair loss. However, it usually takes anywhere between 3 to 5 months before the effects of the medicine are visible as hair growth is relatively slow. It usually takes between 6 to 9 months to notice the full effects of taking Finasteride. After a year of taking Finasteride, you can see if the treatment is effective in growing new hair. However, Finasteride is almost always fully effective in preventing further hair loss.

You should take Finasteride once a day, preferably at the same time every day. Take a whole pill with a glass of water, before or after a meal. Do not crush the drug when taking it. If you forget to take your dose, make sure you do as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses if you’ve missed one the previous day. Missing one dose will not harm your overall progress.

You should keep taking Finasteride for as long as you want to keep seeing results. Quitting the drug can cause you to lose all the progress you’ve made while taking it. If you stop taking it, your hair loss will continue on the same level as it has before you started taking the treatment.

People with anxiety disorder or depression should consult with their physician before they start Finasteride therapy. Children or women should not take Finasteride under any circumstance. Finasteride can cause severe birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.

People allergic to one or more ingredients of Finasteride should avoid the drug at all costs. Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin. Therefore, if any children, women or pregnant women get in touch with a crushed or broken Finasteride pill, they should immediately wash the area thoroughly using soap or water. Finasteride should not be taken by anyone under 18 years old as well. Make sure you consult your physician before taking a Finasteride therapy.

Unfortunately, there is no absolute cure for total baldness even if you take Finasteride. Medical study shows that it is only effective in certain areas of our scalp that still has hair or sign of continuous hair growth. There is no proven medical treatment yet for parts of the scalp where hair doesn’t grow at all.

You can find both Finasteride and its branded counterpart Propecia, you can visit our online store. Just fill out your prescription online and you’ll get your dose in a free-tracked delivery. Consult our online support for any questions or concerns you have about using this drug.

If you are experiencing hair loss then your doctor might prescribe only 1mg of Finasterid which can be taken either with a full or empty stomach. Also, keep in mind not to divide the tablets in half.

It may take you a couple of months to see improvement but you should also stick to a regular schedule of taking the treatment. It should be on a daily basis and it must be taken on the same schedule. So, just in case you forgot to take your medicine today let’s say at 8 o’clock in the morning. Then, you should better skip that and take it tomorrow at the same time.

While the research is ongoing, the process for this medication will not be in oral form. Instead, this will be applied to the scalp. Since it’s still in the research process, the medication has not yet been approved and is not licensed to be released in public. But there is a licensed medicine called Regaine which is also a topical treatment for hair loss that you can buy in the UK.

As mentioned earlier, there is an approved medicine aside from Finasteride that can still have the same medical treatment. You can opt for Regaine which is a topical medicine and also successful with hair loss treatment in most men. Well, although it does not have the same effectivity rate as Finasteride, you may consider it also as an alternative since it still works.

Regaine has a component of 5 per cent minoxidil and is in form of lotion and foam. You can continue using it for external applications together with finasteride. It is also good for patients who went through a process of hair transplant and helps to maintain the volume of their hair strands. When taking these medications, it is best advised to continue to avoid the reversal of its effects.

Well others that have prostate enlargement, are commonly prescribed a higher dosage for treatment. The recommended dosage for them is 5mg of Finasteride while for treatment for hair loss is 1mg of Finasteride.

Well, the study has already proven that. Increasing your dosage intake will not be a help for your treatment. You might experience some serious side effects depending on how your body will react and absorb the Finasteride. So it is advised to just take the 1mg finasteride if the only treatment reason is for your hair loss.

Unfortunately, no. The hair loss that women experience is quite different from most men. Also, finasteride can have some serious effects on the body. So it is not advisable to be taken by women especially those who are pregnant and minors.

Well, there is no proven study yet for this. But, a lot of men with the age of 41 had undergone medication using 1mg finasteride. Since hair loss is more prone at this age men, many of them were prescribed take this. It should be effective for them but there are no absolute results yet with how effective it is with older men.

It is not that common but possible. According to some people who have tried taking finasteride, they experienced some changes in their mood and even depression. So, once you noticed this yourself, consult immediately with your doctor and you have to stop taking it.

There is no specific time of the day that you have to take finasteride. But is recommended to take it best in the evening. Just keep up with your regular schedule and drink it at the same time every day.

If you are currently taking finasteride and would like to have a sip of alcohol then it’s fine. As long as you have control of yourself and only drink in moderation. According to a survey, finasteride can actually have an effect on your body that will make you avoid alcohol or lower your consumption. It can affect your hormones. It can actually help you with your drinking habit especially if you drink alcohol more often.

There is no actual difference between the Accord Finasteride from other brands. It is only called accord because it was manufactured by Accord Healthcare UK. They all have the same ingredient and effectiveness as a hair loss treatment. It is the first-ever generic finasteride manufactured in the UK. Mylan, Relonchem, and Milpharm are also the manufacturers of other generic finasteride.

This is the leaflet that is in the package. It explains how to take or use your medicine. It is written for patients – like you – so it’s easy to read and understand.

This leaflet does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist, so if you have any questions, talk to them. Finasteride 1mg tablets – Patient Information Leaflet