Propecia is available in the form of tablets containing finasteride, which is one of the most effective compounds that inhibit hair loss. After 3 months of the treatment the effects become clearly visible. To ensure hair growth, it is recommended to take the medicine for about 12 months. Clinical tests have shown 60% hair growth in 99% of patients. In addition, the treatment is extremely gentle on the body and induces minimal side effects. Propecia not only inhibits hair loss and causes it to grow back, but is also effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. It frequently gives men a chance to avoid unpleasant surgery because it reduces the prostate gland, and improves the patency of the urinary tract.

The active ingredient found in Propecia tablets is finasteride, which is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound. It exhibits inhibitory activity towards the steroid 5-α-reductase type II enzyme. The intracellular 5-α-reductase enzyme changes the metabolic pathway for testosterone. The result is a synthesis of 5-α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which strongly affects hair follicles and causes their ischemia. In turn, hypoxia and the lack of proper nourishment of hair follicles causes hair loss. Propecia reduces the activity of the 5-α-reductase enzyme, and reduces the production of DHT, which allows for regeneration of hair follicles and hair growth. A beneficial side effect of this treatment is the reduction of an enlarged prostate.

According to research, this treatment only brings results in men. Therefore there is no indication for women to use this pharmaceutical preparation. Propecia is intended for adult men affected by the problem of androgenic alopecia. It also displays therapeutic effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia, resulting in a reduction of prostate enlargement, and improvement in urine flow. These effects minimise the risks of prostate surgery (prostatectomy, or prostate resection). As yet, no tests have been conducted to examine the effects of finasteride on patients over 65 years of age.

Propecia is delivered to the body in the form of oral tablets containing 1 mg of finasteride. Both the dose and the frequency of adoption are determined by a doctor. The recommended dosage is one tablet a day. You should not exceed the recommended dose, as increased dosage does not enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. If you miss a dose, do not take an extra tablet. Propecia may be taken with or without food. The first effects of using Propecia are observable within three months of beginning the treatment.
So far, clinical trials have not discovered significant interactions between Propecia and other pharmaceuticals, but during a medical consultation you should inform your doctor of any medications you are currently taking, even those available without a prescription.

Before being accepted for sale on the pharmaceutical market, Propecia has undergone extensive clinical trials which have determined that its use does not constitute a risk to health, provided you are following the indications for use. Propecia may in rare cases induce the appearance of mild side effects in a small percentage of patients (about 2%). Men have reported such adverse reactions as:
Reduced libido
Difficulties in maintaining erections
Low semen volume
The above-mentioned factors, however, do not make having sex impossible.
Rarely patients report:
Allergic reactions such as rash or itching
Mammary gland and testicle tenderness
The treatment does not lower psychomotor skills, so it does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines.
If during the treatment you notice other and/or more severe side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Propecia is really safe to use, however, it should not be used by patients suffering from allergy to finasteride or any of its other ingredients. Pregnant women and children are forbidden from any contact with this medication (even by touch, as finasteride is absorbed through the skin). If your partner is pregnant, she should avoid any contact with your semen through the use of a condom, or you should discontinue your use of finasteride-based treatment. The ability to inhibit the metabolism of testosterone can cause severe developmental disorders of male genitalia.

Propecia is available by prescription only. If the patient is unable to take part in a medical consultation, then it might be helpful to visit the website of an online clinic which makes it possible to contact a doctor via the Internet. This service is completely free. All you have to do is complete a short medical questionnaire on placing the order, which will help our specialists to verify the necessity of your use of a given pharmacological treatment. After that, a prescription will be issued, and later on filled by a pharmacy registered in the UK. The treatment will be delivered to you in discreet packaging at no extra cost. Shipments are sent via a courier company which guarantees their delivery to the indicated address within 24-48 hours.