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About Propecia Generic
Finasteride is marketed by Merck under the trademark names: Propecia (Finasteride 1mg) and Proscar (Finasteride 5mg).
Merck's patent on Propecia Generic (Finasteride) expired on June 19th 2006.
Propecia Generic (Finasteride) is also available under more trademark names like:
Finpecia (Cipla), Finax (Dr. Reddys), Fenered (Salzarex), Viprofina (Vipro), Elpecia (Hab Pharmaceuticals), Finatas (intas),fincar (Cipla, Finasteride 5mg), finast (Dr. Reddys, Finasteride 5mg)
Propecia Generic VS. Propecia
A generic drug (like Propecia Generic) is a drug which is produced and distributed without
patent protection.
A generic drug contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation.
According to the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), generic drugs are identical or within an acceptable bioequivalent range to
the brand name with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. By extension, therefore,
generics are considered (by the FDA) identical in strength, dose, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use.
Propecia Generic 1mg Vs. Proscar (Propecia Generic 5mg)
Finasteride 5mg is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia -BPH).
Finasteride 5mg is marketed by the trademark name: Proscar.
Finasteride 1mg is used to treat hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.
Some hair loss patients who want to save cost are buying Proscar (Propecia Generic 5mg) and split this tablet into 4 or 5 peaces.
Propecia Generic (Finasteride) -> Side Effects
Possible side effects include:
rash,
itching,
hives, swelling of the lips and face;
problems with ejaculation;
breast tenderness;
and testicular pain.
less than 2% of men had sexual side effects:
lower sex drive, erection difficulties, lower amount of semen.
All these side effects were gone after men stopped taking Propecia Generic (Finasteride).
All these side effects decreased to 0.3% by the fifth year of Propecia treatment.
In three Clinical Studies for Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) of 12 months duration: 13 out of 945 patients (1.4%) of patients taking Propecia were discontinued due to side effects that were possibly, drug-related.
15 out of 934 patients (1.6%)of patients taking placebo were discontinued due to the same side effects which were definitely connected to psychological/physical state of mind and no connection at all to Propecia.
Propecia Generic (Finasteride) -> Results
According to 5 years clinical studies, 9 men out of 10 reported success with Propecia.
48% of those treated with Propecia experienced visible regrowth of hair on bald areas, and increased hair count. Further 42% of patients had no further hair loss.
The majority of men could see the results already by 6 months of usage.
Propecia Generic (Finasteride) Cost
Original Propecia cost approximately $55-$65 per month (30 tablets).
It Means approximately each tablet of Propecia cost $2.00-$1.70.
With coupons Propecia price can go down to $1.60 or even $1.60 per tablet.
You can also find online Pharmacies which will Offer Propecia at the price of $1.40 per tablet.
Generic Version of Propecia is much cheaper.
Finpecia which is a version of generic propecia cost only $36 for 90 tablets it means $0.40 per tablet.
Propecia Generic (Finasteride) + Rogaine(Minoxidil) + Nizoral (Ketoconazole 2%)
A study of 100 male patients testing divded to 4 groups:
group I (30 patients) was given Propecia (Finasteride)
Group II (36 patients) was given a combination of Propecia (Finasteride) and Rogaine (Minoxidil)
Group III (24 patients) was given Rogaine (Minoxidil) alone
Group IV (10 patients) was given a combination of Propecia and Nizoral (Ketoconazole 2%).
After 12 months, hair growth was observed in all the groups, with best results for Propecia and Rogaine (Group II) followed by groups IV, I and III.
Propecia stops the cause of hair loss. Rogaine help widening blood vessels and opening potassium channels, it allows more oxygen, blood and nutrients to the hair follicle.
Nizoral keep your scalp in a non-itchy, non-inflamed, state in order for Propecia and Rogain work well.
Propecia Generic -> Precautions
Propecia (Generic Finasteride) is in the FDA pregnancy category X this means:
that Propecia (Generic Finasteride) it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby.
Women who are pregnant, or planing to become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken Propecia (Generic Finasteride) tablets.
Propecia (Generic Finasteride) may pass into the semen of men, but Merck states that a pregnant woman's
contact with the semen of a man taking finasteride is not an issue for concern.
Propecia Generic VS. Avodart Generic
Avodart Generic (Dutasteride) 0.5mg is fda approved for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Avodart Generic (Dutasteride) 0.5mg is on the process of approval for hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.
Avodart Generic (Dutasteride) 0.5mg was found to have much better results than Propecia Generic 1mg and even better Results than Propecia Generic 5mg.
Dutasteride (Generic Avodart) is a dual 5AR inhibitor and therefore is much stronger than Finasteride.
However, you should remember that with the increased DHT inhibition comes a possibility to increased risk of side effects.
In a test of men between ages 21 and 45 years with MPHL as judged by target area hair counts In a test area at 24 weeks, results showed:
Placebo -32.3 hairs; Finasteride 5mg 75.6 hairs; Dutasteride 0.5 mg 94.6 hairs
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Propecia Generic -> Summary
If you are a men who is losing his hair, you can try Propecia Generic (Finasteride).
The chances are your side, since Propecia Generic (Finasteride) has a 90% success rate.
In the first 12 months: 96.2% of patients had no side effects, 3.8% of patients reported side effects.
And Even if you experience any sides, you can always quit and sides will be gone.
For a better chance to stop hair loss and gain more hair you should keep taking Propecia Generic 1mg at least 6-9 months.
IF you consider to take a higher dose or avodart generic, you are advised to do it after consulting your doctor.
A good combination should be Propecia Generic (Finasteride) 1mg once daily and Rogaine (Minoxidil) 5% or 10% twice a day.
For more information (FAQ) regarding Propecia Generic (Finasteride), you can click the blue link below.
Generic Propecia - FAQ
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