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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 Propecia provided by your
doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
that you may have about this medicine. Propecia 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 TWO 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 Propecia to work. Do not
stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Discontinuing use 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 women who is pregnant or who
may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken
tablets of Propecia. If this should occur, CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IF YOU TAKE TOO
MUCH
If overdose is suspected, call your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do not share Propecia with others for whom it was not
prescribed. Do not use it for other health conditions.
KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If using
Propecia for an extended period of time obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
For more information on Propecia, you
can visit http://www.propecia.com.
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