| Propecia, also known as finasteride, is one | | | | will lose what you have gained over the |
| of two U.S. FDA approved drugs for hair loss. | | | | course of one year. It is recommended that |
| Taken in the form of a pill, it is a | | | | you use Propecia on an ongoing basis. |
| prescription drug that is considered to be a | | | | Propecia and Proper Caution Of course, no |
| more effective than its erstwhile rival, | | | | drug is free from side effects. According to |
| Rogaine (minoxidil). The Benefits of Propecia | | | | Merck, which markets Propecia, around 3-6% of |
| Propecia blocks dihydrotestosterone, the | | | | users will experience sexual side effects, |
| hormone thought to be responsible for male | | | | usually a lowering of the libido or decreased |
| pattern hair loss. It also helps stimulate | | | | fertility. However, the effect is temporary |
| hair follicles. The success rate for Propecia | | | | and the user will soon regain his normal |
| is very high. Around 80% of all Propecia | | | | drive. Another thing: Propecia is currently |
| users report a positive change when it comes | | | | considered safe for men only. Clinical tests |
| to their hair. For some users, Propecia stops | | | | have not been performed on women. Pending |
| the hair loss process. In others, it goes | | | | such a trial, it is best for women to use |
| beyond that - it actually causes more hair to | | | | other hair-loss drugs such as Rogaine. |
| grow. You will most likely see the effects of | | | | Propecia has been known to cause birth |
| Propecia after three months of regular use. | | | | defects when women of childbearing age use |
| Once you stop taking the drug, however, you | | | | them. |