Propecia

• Read the Patient Information Leaflet before you start using Finasteride and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, request a callback from your medical provider.
• Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your medical provider, usually once a day.
• If the tablet is crushed or broken, it should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or by a woman who may become pregnant (see also Precautions section).
• Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. 
• It may take up to 3 months to notice a benefit. You must continue to take this medication to maintain your hair growth. When you stop taking Finasteride, any hair growth is generally lost within 12 months.
• Request a callback from your medical provider if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

• If your medical provider has directed you to use this medication, remember that your medical provider has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
• Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. However, stop taking this medication and request a callback from your medical provider right away if you experience:  lump in the breast, nipple discharge, breast enlargement/tenderness/pain, pain in the testicles, inability to urinate. 
• Decreased sexual ability/desire may occur. In some men, this medication can decrease the amount of semen released during sex. This is harmless, but has continued in some men even after stopping treatment. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your medical provider or pharmacist promptly.
• A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness or trouble breathing.
• This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, request a callback for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

• Before taking Finasteride, tell your medical provider or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your medical provider or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, prostate cancer, infections or urinary problems.
• Before having surgery, tell your specialist or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs and herbal products).
• The drug can be absorbed through the skin. If the film coating of the tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. 
• Exposing a developing male infant to Finasteride can result in abnormalities of the genitals.
• This medication should not be used in women, especially during pregnancy or breast-feeding. It may harm an unborn or breast-feeding baby. 
• Request a callback from your medical provider if you have any questions about this medication.

• Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your medical provider. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicines without a medical provider's approval.
• This medication can affect the results of the blood test used to detect prostate cancer (prostatic-specific antigen or PSA levels). If you have a PSA test done, make sure laboratory personnel and your medical providers know you use this drug.

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. If symptoms from taking this medication are less severe, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away.

Do not share this drug with others. Follow your medical provider's instructions for examining your breasts and testicles, and report any lumps right away.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

• Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom. 
• Keep all medications away from children and pets. 
• Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.
• Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed by consulting your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.