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Finasteride 5mg is effective at treating the symptoms and delaying the progression of BPH. Finasteride 1mg temporarily reverses hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).... View more

Prescribed for Androgenetic Alopecia. Propecia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. May also be prescribed off label for Androgenetic Alopecia.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: impotence, decreased libido.

See the full finasteride side effects document.

See the full Propecia side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $0.76 - $1.56
Cost* $37.91 - $77.88

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $3.92
Cost* $117.55

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Quantity 15 gram(s)
Dosage 2%
Per Unit* $1.12 - $1.78
Cost* $16.77 - $26.69

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Topical cream
  • Topical foam
  • Topical shampoo

Brand Names
Propecia, Proscar Other finasteride brands include: Proscar Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

7.9 hours

7.9 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (2)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 22 drugs are known to interact with finasteride:

  • 21 moderate drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 22 drugs are known to interact with Propecia:

  • 21 moderate drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 19, 1992

December 19, 1997

December 31, 1985

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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