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This eMedTV page covers Proscar and hair loss, including information on why hair loss can be treated with Propecia but not Proscar. Both drugs have the same active ingredient, but the dosages are different -- therefore, the drugs have different uses.
The combination of Proscar and pregnancy can be very dangerous. As this eMedTV Web page explains, taking Proscar or touching crushed Proscar tablets during pregnancy puts the fetus at risk of developing serious complications.
In clinical trials, weight gain was not reported as a side effect of Proscar. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses how clinical trials work and explains that there does not appear to be a link between Proscar and weight gain.
The Proscar dosage for the treatment of an enlarged prostate is 5 mg once a day. This section of the eMedTV Web site further discusses Proscar dosing guidelines and offers tips and precautions for taking the medication.
There are currently no known Proscar drug interactions. As this selection from the eMedTV archives explains, no drug interactions with Proscar have been identified yet, but that does not mean that they do not exist.
At this time, the full effects of a Proscar overdose are unknown because very few cases have been reported. This eMedTV article further discusses this topic and offers a list of possible treatment options that are currently available.
This eMedTV page lists potential Proscar sexual side effects that may occur, such as impotence, decreased libido, and abnormal ejaculation. This page also discusses the likelihood of developing these sexual problems and offers treatment suggestions.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of common Proscar side effects, including impotence, decreased libido, and abnormal ejaculation. Side effects that require immediate medical attention, such as signs of an allergic reaction, are also listed.
