What is Finasteride?

Finasteride 1/5mg is a medication use to treat hair loss in men and an enlarged prostate. It comes in two main doses: 1mg and 5mg.

• Finasteride 1mg is commonly use to treat male pattern baldness (hair loss).
• Finasteride 5mg is use to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which means an enlarged prostate.

How Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride works by blocking a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT causes hair loss and prostate growth. By lowering DHT levels, Finasteride helps:

• Prevent hair loss and may even regrow hair.
• Shrink an enlarged prostate, improving urinary symptoms.

Who Can Take Finasteride?

• It is only for men and should not be use by women or children.
• Men with hair loss or prostate problems can use it under a doctor’s advice.

Benefits of Finasteride

• Slows down hair loss and may regrow hair in some men.
• Improves urinary flow and reduces the need to urinate frequently (for BPH).
• Helps prevent complications from an enlarged prostate.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Finasteride can have side effects. Some common ones include:

• Lower sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Feeling dizzy or weak
• Breast tenderness or swelling

Most side effects go away after stopping the medicine. However, in rare cases, side effects can last longer.

How to Take Finasteride

• For hair loss: Take 1mg once a day.
• For an enlarged prostate: Take 5mg once a day.
• It may take several months to see results.

Important Warnings

• Pregnant women should not touch broken or crushed tablets, as it can harm the baby.
• It may take 3–6 months to see full effects.
• If you stop taking it, hair loss or prostate symptoms may return.

Conclusion

Finasteride is an effective medicine for hair loss and prostate problems in men. It works by lowering DHT levels in the body. While it has benefits, it may also have side effects, so it’s important to talk to a doctor before using it.