The following
information is a summary about Propecia. It is not
intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES:
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with
Propecia. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you
are taking and of any other medical conditions,
allergies, or pregnancy. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using this medicine.
HOW TO
TAKE THIS MEDICATION:
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist any questions that you may have
about this medicine. This medicine may be taken on
an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from moisture. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE and you remember the same day,
take it as soon as possible. If you do not
remember until the next day, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
SIDE EFFECTS:
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking this
medicine is a change in sexual function. If it
continues or is bothersome, check with your
doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you
experience the following side effects or symptoms
of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to
work. Do not stop taking this medicine without
checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine
will result in a return within 12 months to the
same amount of baldness as when you started. KEEP
ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you
are taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING
ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY
BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or
broken tablets of this medicine. If a woman who is
pregnant comes in contact with crushed or broken
tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as
soon as possible.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
l your doctor of all
nonprescription and prescription medication you
may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g.,
nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate),
nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor"
medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole
antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole),
mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) or high
blood pressure medicines.
NOTES:
DO NOT
SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other
health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before
your supply runs out.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take
it as soon as you can. If you do not remember until
the next day, take only that day's dose. Do not take
double or extra doses. |
