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    Propecia

    Baldness drug may prevent prostate cancer

    February 26, 2009
    Experts say that healthy men over the age of 55 may want to consider taking the drug finasteride. A recent survey of 15 studies found that the baldness drug, which goes by the trade names Propecia and Proscar, lowers the level of a hormone that can contribute to the growth of prostate cancer. Some experts warn that the drug can be costly, and that it can cause side effects such as impotence and reduced sexual desire. But experts say it may still be a good treatment option for men who are at high... Read more »
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    ...to apply it twice a day. The most common side effect is a mild itching or irritation on the scalp. Propecia Propecia (finasteride) was FDA approved in 1997. It works for men suffering from mild... Read more »
    Male pattern baldness
    ...previous degree of hair loss returns when you stop applying the solution. Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) -- a prescription pill that inhibits the production of the male hormone... Read more »
    Drugs that may cause impotence
    ...(Flexeril) Cyproterone Digoxin (Lanoxin) Disopyramide (Norpace) Estrogen Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) Furazolidone (Furoxone) H2 Blockers (Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid) ... Read more »
    Hair loss
    ...male and female pattern baldness. Expect to wait 6 months before you see results. The oral medication Propecia (finasteride) is effective in some men. This medicine can decrease sex drive. When... Read more »

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