Propecia A 5-year clinical study by Merck demonstrated the effectiveness of Propecia Rating: (0 reviews) Retail Price: $ 79.00 » Read consumer reviews or share your experience by writing a review.

9 out of 10 men on Propecia had visible results (either regrowth of hair, 48% [134 out of 279], or no further hair loss, 42% [117 out of 279]) vs 25% (4 out of 16) on placebo (sugar pill), according to an assessment of photographs by an independent panel of dermatologists.

2 out of 3 men on Propecia regrew hair, as measured by hair count. All the men in the study who were not taking propecia lost hair.

A majority of men on Propecia were rated as improved by doctors: 77% (210 out of 271) vs 15% (2 out of 13) with placebo.

A majority of men on Propecia reported their bald spot getting smaller, their hair loss slowing down, and the appearance of their hair improving.

Furthermore, in the first year of the study, 86% (587 out of 679) of men on Propecia maintained hair or increased the number of visible hairs vs 42% (282 out of 672) on placebo.

Propecia is contra-indicated to the following medications (and situations):

• Women and children must not be in contact with the medication
• Pregnancy: Use of condoms is recommended if sexual partner is pregnant or is likely to become pregnant (finastride is excreted in the semen and can cause damage to the foetus).
• Also, Propecia is recommended not to be taken when suffering from the following conditions:
• Obstructive Uropathy • Prostate Cancer • Breast Cancer • Cardiovascular disease

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