Q: I have been on Propecia for approximately 5 years. What does Propecia do to your PSA level, lower it or make it higher? Also, what would you consider a normal level while on Propecia? A: Finasteride 1mg a day lowers your PSA around 50%. Therefore, when patients are taking finasteride, the PSA reading should [...]
Can Hair Loss Treatment with Propecia Effect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level?
February 13th, 2007
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Propecia/Finasteride, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 10:17 am
What are Long-Term Effects of Hair Loss Treatment with Propecia?
August 28th, 2006Q: I have a 19-year-old son who is suffering from hair loss. I wonder if that will affect him in years to come if he starts taking it? A: Finasteride was approved in 1992 as Proscar and as Propecia in 1997, so there is a lot of clinical data so far. Remember that over time, [...]
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3.00 stars from 1 vote(s)Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Hair Loss, Hair Loss Medication, Hair Loss Treatment, Propecia Long-term Effects, Propecia/Finasteride, Proscar, Prostate Cancer, Thinning Hair
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 5:59 am
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