Propecia

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You can request to buy Propecia in the UK (or the generic, Finasteride 1mg) online from our Online Doctor. To order Propecia fill in an assessment form so our doctors can assess if this treatment is suitable for you.

Once you have completed your order, our doctor will review it to see if a prescription can be issued. If approved, this will be passed to our UK registered online pharmacy, to dispense and dispatch your medication via the royal mail service. If for any reason your order for Propecia is not approved, you will receive a notification and full refund on your order.

What is Propecia?

Propecia is a hair loss medicine containing the active ingredient Finasteride. Propecia is the original brand name version of the medicine that prevents further loss and assists in regrowing hair in men with male pattern baldness. It's a treatment that is best used during the progression of male pattern baldness before it progresses to full baldness.

How does it work?

Propecia works by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that heavily contributes to male pattern baldness. Lower DHT levels in the scalp allow hair loss to stop and hair to regrow. Because DHT is primarily a male hormone Propecia has only been proven effective and used in men. Propecia/ finasteride works only on the scalp not the rest of the body.

Results

Propecia successfully prevents hair loss in men 90% of the time. 50% of men will experience increased hair growth in areas that were previously losing hair. It is only effective in men who still have live hair follicles and will not be effective if the baldness has progressed too far.

Visible improvement can take 3-6 months of continuous use. If treatment is ceased, hair loss may resume within 6-12 months.

How to take Propecia

Take ONE tablet daily. It may be taken with or without food.

Hair growth and hair follicle recovery is a gradual process, it can take 3 to 6 months before results are noticed. Stopping Propecia can result in a reversal of effects within 6 to 12 months, so it is important you continue to take this medication to retain benefits.

Propecia (Finasteride) Summary

Is Propecia more effective than Regaine?

Regaine is a product that is applied directly to the scalp that achieves results in around 60% of men who use it. Meanwhile, Propecia has been shown to either improve or stop further hair loss in 90% of men! Furthermore, with Propecia, more men experience regrowth and improvement in their scalp hair coverage, as opposed to just maintenance of existing coverage. In comparison, 75% of men with male pattern baldness who did not take medication, showed more hair loss over the same period.

These treatments may be used in combination and many men will use both treatments to treat hair loss and maximise hair regrowth.

Alternatives

Alternative treatments for hair loss include topical applications such as Regaine Foam, hair loss shampoos, and vitamin supplements.

Increasingly, men are also turning to surgical options, to implant hair. This is most effective if the hair follicles have died and can no longer regrowth with drug treatments. It may be recommended by your surgeon to take Propecia or use Regaine, as the implanted hair may follow the behaviour of the source hair. Laser therapy is also advocated as a hair loss treatment and displays a positive outcome for many men.

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Side Effects of Propecia

Generally, Propecia is quite well-tolerated. Whilst side effects are uncommon, it is still important to be aware of what you may experience when taking this medication.

With Propecia, possible sexual side effects are often of particular concern for many men. It should be noted that these sexual side effects occur in only around 1.5% of men taking this medication.

Possible sexual side effects

• Decreased libido
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Decreased semen release during ejaculation

Other side effects

• Runny / Blocked Nose
• Drowsiness
• Sneezing

The side effects listed below are more serious, and you should stop taking Propecia, and report these to your GP immediately.

• Chills or cold sweats
• Episodes of confusion
• Dizziness / Fainting
• Lumps in your breast area as there have been very rare reports of breast cancer 
• Suicidal Thoughts

If you develop any allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives or difficultly breathing, seek out medical help as soon as possible.

For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.

FAQ

Can I buy Propecia over the counter?

No, It is a prescription medicine that can only get from a registered doctor.

What is the difference between Propecia and Finasteride?

They are medically equivalent versions of the same active drug. Both use the active ingredient Finasteride 1mg. 

Will Propecia help an area of complete baldness?

No, it will only be effective on areas of the scalp that still have some live hair follicles. It will not regrow hair on completely bald areas, although if there are still some small hairs there it may not be too late.

Does Propecia thicken hair?

Yes, if there are live hair follicles in thinning areas, it will help to stimulate growth in them, thickening the appearance of the hair.

Why is Propecia expensive?

It was the first highly effective treatment to market for male pattern baldness.
Generic medicines are now available such as Finasteride 1mg and have significantly reduced the cost of taking this medication long term.

Can you break Propecia tablets?

There is no data suggesting a change in effectiveness if cut in half.

Will Propecia work in men over 45?

Unfortunately, there is no data to give a definitive answer on this, as studies were carried out in men aged between 18-41.

Is Propecia used to treat prostate cancer?

No, its active ingredient Finasteride can be used to treat reduce the size of an enlarged prostate that comes with prostate cancer, however, that is in a much strong 5mg version of the medicine.

Does Propecia cause erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is listed as a possible side effect of finasteride in around 1 in every 100 users.

Does Propecia cause fertility problems?

While there are no long term studies on the fertility of men taking it over an extended period of time, poor semen quality is listed as a possible side effect with unknown frequencies.

Can women use Propecia?

No, women should never use this treatment. It is ineffective in the treatment of hair thinning in women and is dangerous for women of childbearing age to handle.

How long do I need to take Propecia?

If treatment is successful, It is usually prescribed long term, as its effects will usually be reversed 6-12 months after discontinuing use.

Can Propecia be used with other hair loss treatments?

Yes, it can be taken with Regaine, which can provide additional positive results in keeping and regrowing hair.

Can I increase the dosage if Propecia does not work?

No, it should be taken as directed. The daily dosage of Propecia is one 1mg tablet. This dose has been proven to be safe and effective.

What do I need to do when I have forgotten to take a tablet?

If you forget a dose, you should not take a double dose the next day. Just continue as normal, taking one tablet each day.

Author

	Name	Tyson Wilkman
	Role	Clinical Pharmacist
	Qual.	Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
	About	Tyson started with Simple Online Pharmacy in 2021. He's responsible for helping review and author accurate site content. He works with our GPs to make sure all aspects of the medicines are covered.

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Propecia Warnings and Precautions

Propecia is a well-tolerated medication, and you should be able to take Propecia alongside most other medicines. Although Propecia cannot be taken if you are already taking finasteride or medicines used for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

It is important that you let us know any prescription, over-the-counter or recreational drugs you are taking. This allows our doctors to assess any and all risks when making a decision to prescribe.