Propecia
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- proper noun
- /proʊˈpiːʃə/
- Propecia (aka finasteride) and Avodart (aka dutasteride) were first used to treat enlarged prostates.
- Propecia pills
- drugs such as Propecia
- medications like Propecia
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Watch on YouTubeBut the people don't talk about Propecia very much as like this thing guys do that's purely for to look good.
- But the people don't talk about Propecia very much as like this thing guys do that's purely for to look good.
- If a patient is taking Propecia finasteride, that is going to artificially reduce that PSA value, correct?
- If you're taking Propecia, Moana ain't for you.
Examples
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Propecia (finasteride) has a 6-hour half-life, so this drug's side effects are less long-lasting as a rule.
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If you get Generic Propecia and take it methodically, it will diminish.
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Will Propecia be less likely to have sexual side effects compared to Avodart?
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I am switching back to Propecia to see if they resolve and am actually only taking half a pill instead of a full one.
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Because if it is just downhill, then I would have to go with Propecia or Minox.
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But the people don't talk about Propecia very much as like this thing guys do that's purely for to look good.
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In the long run, does Propecia prove to be about as beneficial for maintaining hair loss as Avodart, or should I expect a large or small shedding of hair from the switch?
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Many men use Propecia to treat their hair loss effectively.
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After starting Propecia, he noticed a significant improvement in his hair thickness.
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Doctors often prescribe Propecia for men struggling with male pattern baldness.
Synonyms
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A medicine that men take to treat hair loss and an enlarged prostate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Propecia is a brand name made from pro- 'for' and the same -pecia seen in alopecia 'hair loss'. So the name suggests it is 'for' hair loss, which matches its use as a medicine to treat male pattern hair loss.