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Proscar

Proscar is used for:

Treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is enlargement of the prostate gland and reducing symptoms, including a weak or interrupted urinary stream, feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely, delay or hesitation when you start to urinate, frequent urination especially at night, feeling that you must urinate right away; reducing the risk of developing a sudden inability to pass urine; and reducing the need for surgery. It may also be used with another medicine to reduce the progression of BPH or to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Proscar is an enzyme inhibitor. It works by lowering levels of a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which is a major cause of prostate growth; lowering DHT leads to shrinkage of the enlarged prostate gland.

Do NOT use Proscar if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Proscar
• you are pregnant or a female of childbearing age

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Proscar :

Some medical conditions may interact with Proscar . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have decreased tone or tension in your bladder; a urinary infection; prostate cancer; or urinary stricture or blockage

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Proscar . However, no specific interactions with Proscar are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Proscar may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Proscar :

Use Proscar as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Proscar . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Proscar may be taken with or without food.
• Continue to use Proscar even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• Using Proscar at the same time each day will help you to remember.
• If you miss a dose of Proscar , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Proscar .

Important safety information:

• Proscar may decrease your volume of ejaculate. This does not appear to interfere with normal sexual function.
• Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use Proscar . They should also not handle crushed or broken tablets. If a woman who is pregnant with a male baby absorbs the medicine after oral use or through the skin, it may cause the male baby to be born with abnormalities of the sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in this tablet, a doctor should be consulted.
• These tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
• Proscar is not used to treat baldness.
• Proscar can affect a blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for the screening of prostate cancer. If you have a PSA test done, you should tell your doctor that you are taking Proscar .
• Lab tests may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Proscar is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: Proscar has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Proscar is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Proscar .

Possible side effects of Proscar :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Breast enlargement and/or tenderness; decreased sex drive; decreased volume of ejaculate; inability to have an erection.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast lumps, pain, or nipple discharge.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Proscar at room temperature, below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Proscar out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Proscar , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Proscar is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Proscar . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.