Propecia FAQ

What is Finasteride (Generic Propecia)? Finasteride - a tool for stopping hair loss. Sometimes finasteride can and build new terminal hair, but it happens rarely. It is believed that the main task - to stop further hair loss. This drug is taken in pill form by mouth every day.

What is the name of medications on the basis of finasteride? The only drug on the basis of finasteride to stop hair loss – is generic Propecia. Each tablet of Propecia has 1mg of finasteride. In order to treat baldness - take 1 tablet daily.

How does Propecia work? Generic Propecia, getting into the bloodstream begins to join with the 5-alpha reductase second type, instead of testosterone, thus not giving testosterone to transform into dehydrotestosterone.

How long should I use finasteride? While you are taking finasteride, it works. If you stop receiving, then the effect ends. Finasteride should be taken as long as you wish to restore your hair.

When can I notice the first results of Propecia? The first results can be observed in 6-12 months. In extremely rare cases, improvements may appear within 3 months.

Can I improve results, if I’ll take 5 mg of finasteride a day? And if 0.2 mg? Studies have shown that the dose from 0.2 to 5mg provides virtually the same result. The difference is about 5-7% better binding of 5-alpha reductase, the second type in favor of the dosage of 5 mg of finasteride per day compared with 0.2 mg. That may play an important role in high sensitivity to DHT of hair follicle.

Is Propecia safe for my body? Numerous studies have proved that Propecia is rather safe and well tolerated by patients. It has no almost side effects, and those which may appear are rather mild and pass quickly.