Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss.
Subsequent research showed that a 1mg daily dose of the same drug was sufficient to ...
Why is this medication prescribed?Finasteride Propecia is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate gland). Finasteride Propecia improves symptoms of BPH such as frequent and difficult urination and may reduce the chance of acute urinary retention ...