Finasteride

How should you use this medication?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in breast like lumps, pain or fluids leaking from the nipple
pain in the testicles

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

sexual difficulties like decreased sexual desire or ability to get an erection
small amount of semen released during sex

What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
saw palmetto or other dietary supplements