Proscar without a prior prescription

Brand name: Proscar (Finasteride)
Pronounced: pro-PEE-she-ah
Generic name: Finasteride
Why is Proscar (Finasteride) prescribed?

Proscar (Finasteride) is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body.

You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin taking Proscar (Finasteride), but for many men it takes longer. The improvement lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth will cease and hair loss will resume.

Proscar (Finasteride) is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug prescribed for prostate enlargement.
Most important fact about Proscar (Finasteride) without RX - prescriptions.

Proscar (Finasteride) is NOT for use by women. If taken during pregnancy, it can cause abnormal development of a male baby's genital organs.
How should you take Proscar (Finasteride)?

For maximum benefit, take Proscar (Finasteride) regularly once a day. It can be taken with or without food.

If you miss a dose Proscar (Finasteride) (Finasteride)

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a closed container away from moisture.
Proscar (Finasteride) side effects

Proscar (Finasteride)'s side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Proscar (Finasteride).

* Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation, decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain

Why should Proscar (Finasteride) not be prescribed?

Due to the drug's effect on male babies, women should avoid Proscar (Finasteride) if there is any chance that they may be pregnant.

Do not use Proscar (Finasteride) if it gives you an allergic reaction, or if you've ever had an allergic reaction to its chemical twin, Proscar.
Special warnings about Proscar (Finasteride)

If there's even a possibility that they're pregnant, women should avoid handling a crushed or broken Proscar (Finasteride) tablet for fear of absorbing some of the active ingredient through the skin. Whole tablets are safe to handle thanks to a protective outer coating.

Use Proscar (Finasteride) with caution if you have liver problems.

Proscar (Finasteride) lowers readings of the PSA screening test for prostate cancer. If you're scheduled to have your PSA level checked, make sure the doctor knows you're taking Proscar (Finasteride).
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Proscar (Finasteride)

No significant drug interactions have been reported.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Avoid even touching the active ingredient in Proscar (Finasteride) if there's a chance that you're pregnant.
Recommended dosage for Proscar (Finasteride)

ADULT MEN
Overdosage

Although no specific information is available on Proscar (Finasteride) overdose, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.