There is a lot of false information circulating about Propecia, which is commonly known as the “baldness drug.” In this post, Dr. True and Dr. Dorin tell you the 10 things you need to know about Propecia.

1)Propecia is strictly for use by men, not women.

2) Propecia needs to be taken daily and indefinitely in order to retain its effectiveness

3) Hair shedding often increases in the first 4-6 weeks while using Propecia

4) 70% of men can stabilize their hair loss and possibly thicken remaining hair

5) Regrowth of hair takes 10-12 months

6) Side effects can occur but are uncommon while using Propecia

7) Decreased libido occurs about 1 or 2 % of the time but is fully reversible by simply stopping the medication

8  The shedding of hair is typically greatly reduced after 2-3 months of daily use

9) Taking more than the suggested dosage is not any more helpful and only increases the risks of side effects

10) Propecia is a prescription medication and consulting with a qualified Hair Loss Specialist is the most important thing for you to do if you’re experiencing an on set of hair loss.

For full prescribing information please visit procepia.com.