Archive for November, 2007

What Other Drugs Affect Propecia Negatively?

Friday, November 30th, 2007

When taking a new medication, it is always a smart move to know what types of medications, foods, or beverages could cause an adverse reaction with the prescription. For example, when taking antibiotics, this can cause other prescription medicine to become ineffective. To prevent this from happening, it is important to know all of the facts.

During the clinical trials of Propecia, doctors did not find any adverse reactions to any activities, beverages, or food during the course of the treatment of Propecia. Men who were taking Propecia could eat and drink their favorite foods. Also, none of their daily activities had to stop during treatment. Now, your doctor may advise you otherwise depending on your current health situation. It is important to ask your doctor what his or her recommendations are.  

Currently, there have been no reported interactions or adverse effects of taking other medications at the same time as Propecia. Nonetheless, you should tell your pharmacist and your doctor about any prescription medications you are taking. This includes vitamins, over-the-counter medication, herbal products, and minerals. Currently, Propecia is safe to take with other prescriptions and herbal tablets.

This is good news for the thousands of men that are taking Propecia. Propecia is a treatment that stops hair loss from occurring any further, and a percentage of men experience the growth of new hair.  When taking Propecia, make sure to talk with your doctor about your lifestyle and medications that you take. This is just a safety precaution that anyone should use when starting a new treatment program.

What Happens If You Forget to Take Your Propecia Tablet?

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

 When you first begin your Propecia treatment program, your doctor will prescribe a certain dosage amount that is to be taken on a daily basis. While taking Propecia, it is important that you only take one tablet a day with a full glass of water. Unlike other medications, it is not important whether or not you take Propecia with food.

If you miss a dosage of Propecia close to the time of the next dose, then simply skip the missed dose.  However, it is important that you take your next Propecia dose as scheduled.  If you remember that you missed your dose of Propecia, and it is not too close to your next dose, you can take the missed dose the moment that you remember. After you have done this, take your next Propecia tablet as normally scheduled.

If you are unsure about taking the missed dose, you should contact your pharmacist or doctor.  It is important to create a standard schedule, as most people take Propecia as a long-term treatment.

If you stop taking your daily Propecia tablets, your hair loss will most likely start again. Remember, when taking Propecia or any other medication, follow all of your doctor’s dosing instructions. Propecia is most effective when it is taken regularly on schedule.

How to Store and to Dispose of Propecia

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

When taking any medication, it is important to known how to properly store and dispose of the medication.  Some medications have to be kept at a certain temperature, while other medications have to be kept in a cool, damp storage space. If you are unsure of how to store and dispose of your prescription medicine Propecia, then you should pay close attention to the following information.

When taking Propecia, one should always keep the tablets in the pack until it is time to take the next dose. If a tablet is taking out of the blister pack, then it will not keep very well at all. This can cause a tablet to become ineffective and useless. Remember, never put your Propecia tablets in another type of pill container. This may cause the tablets to become mixed with other pills, causing dosing mishaps.

Propecia tablets keep best at temperatures below thirty degrees Celsius. Also, these tablets should be stored in a dry, cool place. It is crucial that Propecia or any other medication is never kept near a sink in a bathroom. This is true also for placement on a window sill or in a car. The dampness and heat of these areas can destroy the effectiveness of Propecia.

As with any medication, it is important to keep Propecia out of the reach of children. One of the recommended places to store Propecia is in a locked cabinet that is well off the ground. This way, little hands can not get to the Propecia.  If your Propecia tablets have expired, you should contact your doctor before taking them. 

ECIA Safety Information: Propecia and Rumors about Erectile Dysfunction

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

In a recent study performed at the University of Bologna, Italy, research revealed that Propecia did not impact erectile dysfunction in men.  Comparing men taking a placebo and men taking once-a-day Propecia, there was no significant difference in erectile dysfunction, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, and orgasmic function.

For months now, there have been rumors that Propecia causes a men to suffer from erectile dysfunction. This new study has put this rumor to rest. The study, conducted by Professor Tosti, researched whether there were any adverse sexual effects on men who take Propecia. Each man was evaluated with the questionnaire, known as the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction. 

The study surveyed a total of 200 men who were currently taking Propecia and then compared their answers to 200 men who were not taking Propecia. The findings of the study proved that there was no difference between the answers of the men. Both of their erectile and sexual function was similar and did not differ from the men who were the same age in the survey, whether they were taking Propecia or not.

When taking Propecia, levels of DHT in the prostate and scalp are lowered, but there is a very slight increase in the levels of testosterone in the body. Since testosterone, not DHT, is responsible for normal sexual function, Propecia is not linked to erectile dysfunction. Men no longer have to worry or listen to the rumors about Propecia and erectile dysfunction.

Interesting Results from the Propecia Twin Study

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Interesting Results from the Propecia Twin Study

Nine pairs of male identical twins, over a span of one year, participated in the Propecia twin study. The main goal of the Propecia twin study was to see how effective Propecia was at treating male pattern hair loss. Propecia was compared to a placebo that was also given to some of the participants in the study.

The Propecia twins research was a random, placebo-controlled study that was double-blind. This means that the participants and the doctors had no clue who was receiving Propecia, an effective hair loss treatment, or a placebo. In the study, one of the twins would take a placebo, designed to look like Propecia, and the other twin took the real Propecia tablet.

Both of the twins had to be in the same stage of male pattern hair loss, according to the Norwood-Hamilton Scale. The results were measured by hair counts and by viewing before and after pictures, otherwise known as a photographic study. After one year. the photographic measurements proved that the group that was taking Propecia daily had improvements.

Everyone who had taken Propecia in the study had not lost any more hair.  However, the placebo group still suffered from further hair loss. This is one of the prime examples that Propecia is a successful treatment that prevents a man from losing any more hair. Also, in a percentage of cases, the growth of new hair occurred. The Propecia twin study was an effective way to prove, once-again, the great results of Propecia.