All About Propecia

Similar to all prescription medications, Propecia may cause some side effects.  In clinical studies, side effects associated with Propecia were uncommon and did no affect most men.  In fact, more individuals discontinued the placebo as compare to Propecia secondary to adverse experiences.  A very small percentage of men (less than 2 percent) experienced sexual side effects (which may be attributable to the placebo effect).

Resolution occurred in all men who discontinued therapy with Propecia.  The side effects also resolved in 58 percent of the men who continued to take the medication.

Hair naturally grows at a rate of about a half an inch per month, so it may take up to sixth months for the effects of Propecia to be visible.  However, most men begin to see some results early in the first three months.  These results include a decrease in the amount of hair loss, general improvement in the condition of the hair with noticeable re-growth occurring after sixth months.

For most men, Propecia increases the number of scalp hairs, helping to fill in thin areas of the scalp.  Men treated with Propecia also noted a slowing of hair loss.  Although results will vary, generally men will not re-grow all of the hair they have lost.  Male pattern hair loss occurs gradually over time, Propecia can significantly reduce or delay the hair loss process.