The gateway to helping treat your male pattern hair loss (MPHL) begins at your doctor's office. Take that first step now. Your doctor can help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to hair-loss products, and knows what has worked for patients, which treatments are available, and what might work for you.
The best person to talk with about MPHL is your doctor. Many men suffer from MPHL—and it is common for doctors to help these patients. In fact, many men have approached their doctors for help.
Be open and honest with your doctor about your MPHL. Talk about your expectation and your desire to maintain or possibly regrow your hair. Also, make the most of your doctor visit by being prepared with any questions you have about MPHL and treatment options.
PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.
Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted.
PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
In clinical studies for PROPECIA, a small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects, such as less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, or a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men and went away in men who stopped taking PROPECIA because of them.
Although results will vary, generally you will not be able to grow back all the hair you have lost.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.
Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby’s sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted.
PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
In clinical studies for PROPECIA, a small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects, such as less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, or a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men and went away in men who stopped taking PROPECIA because of them.
Although results will vary, generally you will not be able to grow back all the hair you have lost.
Know the facts. PROPECIA is available by prescription only, so the best thing to do is talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
PROPECIA and Helping make hair loss history are registered trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
PROPECIA and Helping make hair loss history are registered trademarks of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
20951234(3)-04/10-PRP
