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(also known as Finasteride, Propecia, Fincar, Finpecia, Finax, Finara, Prosteride)
Finasteride (marketed as Proscar, Propecia, Fincar, Finpecia, Finax, Finast, Finara, Prosteride) is an antiandrogen which acts by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in low doses, and in prostate cancer in higher do... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Enlarged Prostate
9
89%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Overall, 90% (10 Members) find Proscar helpful
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Proscar Reviews

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Working / Worked
left me fatigued.
Working / Worked
works good but side effects not worth long term use
Working / Worked
i dont urinate as much.
Working / Worked
My urologist advised taking Proscar for 6 weeks, then repeat this when bleeding restarts. Has worked OK, but the last time bleeding returned after just 9 wks.
Working / Worked
Works but you have to keep in mind that the results of any PSA test you have while taking Proscar have to be doubled. It causes a false lower PSA value.
Somewhat Helpful
Have been using it for a year, also take Doxazosin
Too Soon To Tell
I have nothing to describe yet.
Working / Worked
Working / Worked
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
    Have been on the above mentioned meds, now I use Proscar with Doxazosin, but believe surgery is in the future [More]
  2. Discussion: Proscar for Enlarged Prostate
    I have been using Avodart, which actually shrinks the prostate, with success for the last 6 months. I think Proscar works about the same. Gene [More]
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    What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual ... [More]
  4. Discussion: Proscar for Enlarged Prostate
    Tell us about your personal experience with Proscar as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]

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