| medication
information |
This medicine is an androgen
hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair loss IN
MEN ONLY.
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| how to take
this medication |
Follow the directions for using
this medicine provided by your doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
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| 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.
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| precautions |
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It may take several months for this medicine to work. Do
not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Stopping this medicine 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 woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant
should not handle crushed or broken tablets of this medicine.
If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or
broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as soon
as possible.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
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| drug interactions |
Some medicines or medical conditions
may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, or pregnancy. Use of this medicine is not recommended
if you are female. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
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| notes |
Do not share this medicine with
others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine
for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach
of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of
time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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| missed dosage |
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 2 doses
at once.
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| storage |
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.
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