Salient Features of Generic Proscar

• Generic Proscar is composed of finasteride, which was first approved in 1992 for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia at a dosage of 5 mg.
• In 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved finasteride for the treatment of male pattern hair loss at a dosage of 1 mg.
• The drug may improve BPH symptoms such as an increased urge to urinate, poor urine flow with more straining, and increased urination at night (nocturnal enuresis).
• Generic Proscar in 1 mg can help men with androgenic alopecia to experience scalp regrowth in terms of thickness and density.
• Finasteride is safe and effective for men with benign prostate hyperplasia and male pattern baldness, as it has been approved by the FDA.

Generic Proscar vs. Generic Propecia

Generic Proscar and Generic Propecia are no different from each other – thanks to their same active ingredient finasteride. However, Generic Proscar is recommended for BPH, while Generic Proscar for androgenic alopecia; otherwise, both these drugs have the same action on the body.

Working of Generic Proscar

Finasteride, the active drug of Generic Proscar, is an inhibitor of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. By temporarily halting secretion of 5-alpha-reductase, the drug stops the body from converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is known to enlarge the prostate gland in men. DHT is also known to cause hair loss in men. So, by inhibiting DHT and increasing testosterone levels, the drug treats BPH and androgenic alopecia.

Usage and Precautions

• Take Generic Proscar orally, with or without food, once a day, or as recommended by your prescribing doctor.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or split the tablet before consumption. The drug should not be handled by women who are pregnant or women are breastfeeding.
• One must use Generic Proscar regularly in order to reap the most benefits from it. It should be used at the same time every day.
• Do not discontinue this BPH and hair loss medication without consulting your physician. It may take up to 6 months to notice an improvement in your BPH symptoms or hair regrowth.
• Before using Generic Proscar, make sure you inform your doctor about the underlying health issues, drug allergies, or therapies you are undergoing.

Possible Side Effects

• Low libido or low sex drive
• Poor erections
• Early ejaculation
• Breast tenderness
• Pain in testicles

Contraindications

Like many prescription drugs, Generic Proscar is not advised to some people with the following medical conditions:

• Hormonal disorders
• Male breast cancer
• Late-stage prostate cancer
• Finasteride allergy

Generic Proscar is contraindicated to males under 18 years, children, women, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. It is also not advised to older men with grade 4 prostate cancer.

Although Generic Proscar is a BPH drug, its active drug finasteride helps treat hair loss in men. Most men who have used finasteride reported an increase in the growth of hairs and an improvement in hair quality.

Finasteride is an oral medication prescribed only to men with male pattern baldness or benign prostate enlargement. The drug is advised to women so it is not safe for women with hair loss. However, they can consult with their doctors for other drugs specific to female pattern hair loss.

No. the drug does not prevent or cure prostate cancer. Instead, it shrinks an enlarged prostate that is non-cancerous. Besides, the drug is not recommended for men who have prostate cancer.

So far, there has been no clinical evidence of adverse drug interactions between Viagra and Generic Proscar. So, one can use these drugs together if they are using finasteride for hair loss and Viagra for erectile dysfunction.

You can only buy Generic Proscar online after providing a scanned copy of a prescription. Please note that finasteride is a prescription drug. If you have a prescription, you can buy Generic Proscar online.