Provider-guided care for thinning hair
Finasteride is an FDA-approved oral tablet for male pattern hair loss in men, prescribed online only if a licensed provider decides it is right for you. If prescribed, a licensed pharmacy dispenses it and ships it to you.
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Finasteride is an FDA-approved oral tablet; if a licensed provider prescribes it, it may help with:
Approved to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only.
Works by blocking the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, lowering DHT in the scalp and in the blood.
The label says continued use is generally needed before any benefit is seen, and results vary from person to person.
Not indicated for women or children, and not for women who are or may become pregnant.
A licensed provider reviews your health history; if prescribed, a licensed pharmacy dispenses and ships it.
Not medical advice. Individual results vary. A licensed provider decides whether a treatment is right for you.
Finasteride tablets are FDA-approved to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only. They are not indicated for women or children, and their effectiveness for a receding hairline at the temples has not been established. A different finasteride product is approved separately for an enlarged prostate (BPH); this page covers the hair-loss product only.
Finasteride blocks an enzyme (type II 5-alpha-reductase) that converts testosterone into a related hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), lowering DHT in the scalp and in the blood. According to the label, continued use for three months or more is generally needed before any benefit is seen, results vary from person to person, and the effect reverses within about twelve months of stopping.
A licensed provider may consider finasteride for adult men with male pattern hair loss after reviewing their health history, including prostate health, mood history and any plans to have children. It is not for women or children, and women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets. Your provider decides.
Answer questions about your health history, medications and goals. Submitting a visit does not guarantee a prescription.
A provider licensed in your state decides whether treatment is appropriate for you, or recommends a different path.
A licensed pharmacy dispenses your medication and ships it to your door. Follow-up continues through the patient portal.
Hair grows slowly, so patience matters. According to the label, continued use for three months or more is generally needed before any benefit is seen, and results vary from person to person. The label also states that stopping treatment leads to reversal of the effect within twelve months, and that effectiveness for a receding hairline at the temples has not been established. Your provider follows up with you over time.
No. Finasteride is approved for men only and is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant: if the medicine reaches a pregnant woman it may cause abnormal development of the external genitals of a male baby. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets. Intact tablets are coated, which prevents contact with the active ingredient during normal handling as long as they are not broken or crushed.
Yes. Finasteride lowers PSA, a blood test used in prostate cancer screening, so tell any provider who orders a PSA test that you take it. While on finasteride, any confirmed rise in PSA from its lowest value may signal prostate cancer and should be evaluated, even if the result is still within the normal range. The label also notes that medicines in this class (5-alpha-reductase inhibitors) may increase the risk of a more serious, high-grade form of prostate cancer.
In clinical trials the most common side effects were decreased sex drive, trouble getting or keeping an erection, and ejaculation problems, including a smaller amount of semen. After marketing, some men reported sexual side effects that continued after they stopped the medicine, and male infertility or poor semen quality has been reported, which improved after stopping in reported cases. Tell your provider about any change, and before starting if you plan to have children.
Depression and suicidal thoughts or behavior have been reported after marketing in men taking finasteride; the label notes that the medicine's independent role in these reports is not known. Tell your provider right away about any change in mood, and tell them before starting if you have ever had depression or thoughts of suicide. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.
Breast tenderness and enlargement have been reported in men taking finasteride, and male breast cancer has been reported rarely. Tell your provider promptly about any lump, pain, nipple discharge or other change in your breasts. Other reported effects include testicular pain and allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips or face.
You complete a secure online health assessment about your hair loss, health history and medicines. A licensed provider reviews it, may ask follow-up questions, and decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing the assessment does not mean you will receive a prescription. If finasteride is prescribed, a licensed pharmacy dispenses it and ships it to you, and your provider sets the dose and follows up with you.
Finasteride tablets are FDA-approved to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only. They are not indicated for women or children, and their effectiveness for a receding hairline at the temples has not been established. A different finasteride product is approved separately for an enlarged prostate (BPH); this page covers the hair-loss product only.
Common side effects: decreased sex drive, trouble getting or keeping an erection, and ejaculation problems, including a smaller amount of semen. These are not all the possible side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Finasteride is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant: it may cause abnormal development of the external genitals of a male baby. These women should also not handle crushed or broken tablets.
Prescription only. Finasteride is available only after an online visit with a licensed provider, who determines whether treatment is appropriate for you. This summary does not replace the full prescribing information. Not medical advice. Results may vary.
Forever Health Rx does not provide emergency medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you are experiencing a medical emergency. For urgent questions about a serious side effect, message your care team through the patient portal and seek in-person care if symptoms are severe.
Finasteride is coming soon to Forever Health Rx. Contact us and we will let you know when it is available.
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Prescription required. Eligibility is determined by a licensed provider. Not medical advice. Results may vary.
