Propecia is the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of the head) and anterior mid-scalp area in men.

Follow the directions for using Propecia provided by the doctor. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Propecia. INFORM THE DOCTOR of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy. Use of Propecia is NOT recommended if you are female. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

It may take several months for Propecia to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine will result in a return within 12 months to the same amount of baldness as when you started. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medecine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Any woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

A side effect that may occur while taking this medicine is a change in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Tell the prescribing doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use.

If Propecia overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

If you miss a dose of Propecia and you remember the same day, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Do not share this medecine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medecine for other health conditions. Keep this product out of the reach of children. If using this medecine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

Store Propecia at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from moisture.

Propecia is often misspelled, as many people hear the word verbally and write it down or spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few of the most common misspellings for Propecia : Propesha, Propesa, Tropecia, Popesha, Popicia, Prepocia, Preposa, Propicia, Propeaca. Full correct name of this drug is "Propecia".