Propecia generic finasteride is a medication that has been created for treating benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male pattern baldness (or hair loss in men). Propecia generic belongs to a class of drugs known as type II 5a-reductase inhibitor. This means that Propecia generic stops or inhibits the enzyme called 5a-reductase, which actually converts the male hormone testosterone into dihydrostestosterone (DHT). Thus, Propecia generic’s role of stopping the action of the enzyme will prevent the conversion of testosterone into DHT, solving the problem of hair loss in men.
Medical Uses of Propecia generic
For benign prostatic hypertrophy – Doctors use Propecia generic for treating benign prostatic hypertrophy, also known as an unusually enlarged prostate in males. The approved dose of Propecia generic by the FDA is about 5 mg to be taken only once per day. In order to determine if the drug is working, the patient must undergo Propecia generic therapy for a period of 6 months or even more. If the therapy is stopped, any benefits gained from using Propecia generic will revert back in about 6 to 8 months. Propecia generic may potentially improve the symptoms related to benign prostatic hypertrophy such as decreased flow during urination, incessant urge to urinate late at night, difficulty in urinating, and hesitation during the beginning of urination.
For hair loss or male pattern baldness – Propecia generic is used for treating male pattern baldness. While under Propecia generic treatment, most patients have shown about a 30% improvement after just around 6 months. Keep in mind that Propecia generic is only effective as long as it is taken continuously. Continue reading