Archive for July, 2008

Are there any known drug interactions that occur while taking Propecia?

Friday, July 25th, 2008

No dug interactions of clinical importance have been identified.  Compounds that have been tested in man include: digoxin, propanolol, theophylline, warfarin, etc.  Additionally, although no specific interaction studies were performed on the following medications, finasteride doses of 1 mg or more were concomitantly used in clinical studies with the following: acetaminophen, a-blockers analgesics, angiotension-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, betablockers, calcium-channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, diuretics H2-antagonists, HMG-Coa reductase inhibitors, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors (NSAIDS), etc. without evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions.

Is it safe for a man taking Propecia to conceive a child with his spouse?

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Yes, it is quite safe.  Propecia does not effect a man’s ability to have a child (fertility).  There have been no studies that even suggest any risk to the fetus if the father is taking Propecia.

Is Propecia appropriate for women or children?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

No, Propecia is for the treatment of hair loss in men only.  Furthermore, women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use Propecia and should not handle crushed or broken tablets.  Propecia may cause a potential risk to the development of the male sex organs in the fetus.  Propecia tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablet has not been broken or crushed.