HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Side Effects On Long Term Finax Usage?

I have been prescribed Finax 1 mg every alternate day. I am 56. Is it normal to have Finax on alternate day? Also what could be the standard side effect of Finax 1 mg every 2 days? (Please note I am not talking of unusual/rare cases but standard ones if any)
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for posting to HCM.

Finax tablets 1 mg contain finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor that is used to treat male pattern baldness.

Finasteride works by specifically inhibiting the action of an enzyme 'type II 5α-reductase' which is found in hair follicles and converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is responsible for hair loss.

The most commonly reported side effects include: temporary impotence, erectile dysfunction and low libido.

Rare side effects include: breast tenderness and enlargement (gynecomastia) and itchy skin rash.

Hope the information provided answers your question.
All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Side Effects On Long Term Finax Usage?

Hi, Thanks for posting to HCM. Finax tablets 1 mg contain finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor that is used to treat male pattern baldness. Finasteride works by specifically inhibiting the action of an enzyme type II 5α-reductase which is found in hair follicles and converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is responsible for hair loss. The most commonly reported side effects include: temporary impotence, erectile dysfunction and low libido. Rare side effects include: breast tenderness and enlargement (gynecomastia) and itchy skin rash. Hope the information provided answers your question. All the best.