Finasteride

Can I buy Finasteride online?

Yes, you can safely buy Finasteride online from PharmXtra. Before your order is approved, you must complete an online consultation that is reviewed by a registered doctor. This ensures that Finasteride is suitable for you.

Do I need a prescription for Finasteride?

Yes, Finasteride requires a prescription. All requests for this medication from us must go through an online clinical consultation. A registered doctor will review your information and decide whether to prescribe it.

What is Finasteride?

• Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness. It helps prevent further hair loss, as well as hair regrowth. It can also treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as difficulty starting to urinate, feeling the need to urinate urgently or more often and struggling to fully empty the bladder.
• It works by lowering levels of a natural hormone, which helps slow hair loss and may encourage hair regrowth.
• Finasteride is not suitable for women or children.
• Pregnant women must not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets, as the medication can be absorbed through the skin and may harm an unborn baby.
• It is important to read the patient information leaflet for a complete list of side effects and precautions.

How Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor most commonly used to treat male pattern baldness, which causes hair loss at the crown and the middle of the scalp. By reducing levels of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), it can slow hair loss and promote regrowth. It does not affect hair growth on other areas of the body.

It can also be used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a gland located near the bladder. When it becomes enlarged, it can press on the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, making it harder to urinate. DHT also contributes to prostate enlargement. Lowering DHT levels helps shrink the prostate, easing symptoms.

How is Finasteride Taken?

Finasteride is taken as a tablet once a day. It should be swallowed with water and taken with or without food.

What is the proper dosage of Finasteride?

For hair loss, the typical dose is 1mg of finasteride once a day.

For an enlarged prostate, men are usually advised to take 5mg of finasteride once a day.

Finasteride is a long-term treatment, and it may take several months or even years to see the full benefits.

Are there any side effects to Finasteride?

The main side effects of finasteride are a reduced libido and difficulty getting an erection. These side effects should settle with time. If they do not, you should speak to a medical professional for advice.

Finasteride can get into semen and can potentially harm an unborn baby. It is therefore essential to use a condom if your partner could fall pregnant, or is already pregnant.

Other side effects of finasteride include:

• Problems ejaculating, including reduced semen volume (this is not harmful but should be discussed with a doctor if it persists).

More serious side effects are rare but require medical attention. Contact a doctor if you notice:

• Changes in the chest, such as lumps, pain, or nipple discharge
• Low mood and thoughts of self-harm.

In rare cases, a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can occur, causing difficulty breathing and swelling of the lips or tongue. Call 999 immediately if this happens.

What warnings does Finasteride come with?

Finasteride can harm an unborn baby, so women must avoid touching or handling the medication.

As it blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, caution is needed for people with:

• Severe bladder issues
• Liver problems

Finasteride can also affect PSA test results, which are used to check for prostate cancer. If you are having tests for prostate problems, inform your doctor that you are taking finasteride.