Why can't females touch finasteride?

Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and cause birth defects in male babies. If a woman does come in contact with this medicine, the affected area should be washed right away with soap and water.

mayoclinic.org - Finasteride (Oral Route) Precautions - Mayo Clinic

Do men wipe after pooping?

If you have a penis, you can wipe your anus back to front, front to back, up, down, and all around if you want. Whatever feels best and gets the...

Last updated Feb 22, 2019

What makes older men attractive?

The older men are well established in their careers; they are financially more stable, and the promise of a calmer life is something no woman can...

Last updated Apr 7, 2018

Promotion

Precautions

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Women and children should not use this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets. Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and cause birth defects in male babies. If a woman does come in contact with this medicine, the affected area should be washed right away with soap and water. This medicine will not prevent prostate cancer but may increase your risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer. Tell your doctor if you have concerns about this risk. This medicine may affect the results of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which may be used to detect prostate cancer. Make sure you tell all of your doctors that you are using this medicine. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. Email ErrorEmail field is required ErrorInclude a valid email address Learn more about Mayo Clinic’s use of data. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health information. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Subscribe! Thank you for subscribing! You'll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. Sorry something went wrong with your subscription Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry

Does a urine test show STDs?

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) A urinalysis can give clues to the presence of sexually transmitted infections. A positive dipstick for...

Last updated Jan 26, 2021

What are the 4 metrics?

The four key metrics are Deployment Frequency (the frequency at which new releases go to production), Lead Time For Changes (the time until a...

Last updated May 18, 2022

Promotion

Is finasteride and Flomax the same thing?

Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) and Proscar (finasteride) are used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland). Flomax and Proscar belong to different drug classes.

rxlist.com - Flomax vs. Proscar for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - RxList

Are Flomax and Proscar the Same Thing?

What Are Possible Side Effects of Flomax?

Common side effects of Flomax include:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Proscar?

Common side effects of Proscar include:

impotence,

loss of interest in sex,

trouble having an orgasm,

abnormal ejaculation,

swelling in your hands or feet,

swelling or tenderness in your breasts,

dizziness,

weakness,

feeling faint,

headache,

runny nose, or

skin rash.

In some men, Proscar can decrease the amount of semen released during sex. This is harmless. Proscar may also increase hair growth. The sexual side effects of Proscar may continue after you stop taking it. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about these side effects.

What is Flomax?

Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) is an alpha-blocker used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

What is Proscar?

Proscar is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for the treatment of:

How do I know if my estrogen is high?

Symptoms of high estrogen in women bloating. swelling and tenderness in your breasts. fibrocystic lumps in your breasts. decreased sex drive....

Last updated Jan 19, 2019

What does a normal prostate feel like on exam?

If the prostate is healthy, it feels smooth, while an enlarged prostate may be felt as a bulge. If the prostate is enlarged, it will still feel...

Last updated Oct 8, 2021

Imagine Your Moment Of Freedom!

Fluxactive Complete is conveniently packed with over 14 essential prostate powerhouse herbs, vitamins and grade A nutrients which work synergistically to help you support a healthy prostate faster

Learn More »

Promotion

Where do you feel leukemia bone pain?

What bones hurt with leukemia? Bone pain symptoms tend to develop in areas of the body with bones that contain a large amount of bone marrow, such...

Last updated Aug 16, 2018

Promotion

How quickly does prostate cancer spread?

It can take up to 15 years for the cancer to spread from the prostate to other parts of the body (metastasis), typically the bones. In many cases,...

Last updated May 25, 2022