Finasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child. Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle finasteride tablets.
Before taking finasteride, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication, or to a similar medicine called dutasteride (Avodart).
Although finasteride is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Finasteride tablets should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant.
If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a broken or crushed tablet, wash the area with soap and water right away.
Call your doctor at once if you notice any breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. These may be signs of male breast cancer.
Finasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Finasteride is used to treat male pattern hair loss in men. It is also used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Finasteride may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Finasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child. Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle finasteride tablets.
Before taking finasteride, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication, or to a similar medicine called dutasteride (Avodart). Also tell your doctor if you have:
Although finasteride is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Finasteride tablets should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant.
If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a broken or crushed tablet, wash the area with soap and water right away.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Finasteride can be taken with or without food.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your doctor will also test your prostate specific antigen (PSA) to check for prostate cancer. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
It is important to use finasteride regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of finasteride is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using finasteride.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you notice any breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. These may be signs of male breast cancer.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
There may be other drugs that can interact with finasteride. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Your pharmacist can provide more information about finasteride.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Posted by Smhasabul on 1st Jul 2012
This is becuase it is bile acid and acids will have a bitetr taste, here is some more information that may help you.I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)! Three part answer: information, what not to do, and what to do!INFORMATION!!!!!!I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case with hereditary), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, Stress, Anxiety or can be HereditaryThe good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:Fatty FoodsCitrus FoodsFoods That Contain GreaseFried FoodsChocolate (including any Coco)CaffeineSmokingAlcoholTomato Based ProductsLactoseRoughage (Berries and Nuts)OnionsWHAT TO DO!!!!The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point. I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.
Posted by Ruchi on 1st Jul 2012
Drink about 1 gallon of fietlred water daily. Normally, you should try to drink enough water each day to keep your urine a light yellow shade. However, when you suffer from acid reflux, more water may be necessary to dilute the acid and normalize the pH in your stomach.Do not eat within 3 hours of bedtime. This allows your stomach to empty and acid production to decrease. If you don't eat, your body isn't making acid to digest the food.Do not lying down right after eating at any time of day.Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches with blocks. Gravity helps prevent reflux.Avoid eating large meals. Eating a lot of food at one time increases the amount of acid needed to digest it.Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.Avoid fatty or greasy foods, chocolate, caffeine, mints or mint-flavored foods, spicy foods, citrus, and tomato-based foods.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the likelihood that acid from your stomach will back up.Stop smoking. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter and increases reflux.Lose excess weight. Overweight and obese people are much more likely to have bothersome reflux than people of healthy weight.Stand upright or sitting up straight, maintains good posture. This helps food and acid pass through the stomach instead of backing up into the esophagus.Talk to your health care provider about taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or medicines for osteoporosis. These can aggravate reflux in some people.The methods above, along with high doses of quality probiotics go a long way toward restoring normal stomach function for most people. Cevan International's Digestive Health Complementary Therapy provides the comprehensive nutritional defense your digestive tract needs in order to properly digest food and remain healthy.Complementary Therapy includes Ce9van NutritionalsaeVeradophilus; formulated to provide a unique blend of five different strains of probiotic bacteria grown under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. The contents of VERADOPHILUS ensure comprehensive potent probiotic support that promotes a healthy intestinal environment. Veradophilus can help restore healthy microorganism levels that may have been depleted by highly processed foods, commonly consumed chemicals, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, stress, illness, and poor diet.Complementary Therapy also includes AstaTrienol, whichhelps the body’s protective responses to defend and comfort the entire digestive system, from top to bottom. As a powerful nutrient blend, AstaTrienol provides nutritional support that helps the body modulate the inflammatory response which can be part of Acid Reflux.ut 1 gallon of fietlred water daily. Normally, you should try to drink enough water each day to keep your urine a light yellow shade. However, when you suffer from acid reflux, more water may be necessary to dilute the acid and normalize the pH in your stomach.Do not eat within 3 hours of bedtime. This allows your stomach to empty and acid production to decrease. If you don't eat, your body isn't making acid to digest the food.Do not lying down right after eating at any time of day.Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches with blocks. Gravity helps prevent reflux.Avoid eating large meals. Eating a lot of food at one time increases the amount of acid needed to digest it.Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.Avoid fatty or greasy foods, chocolate, caffeine, mints or mint-flavored foods, spicy foods, citrus, and tomato-based foods.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the likelihood that acid from your stomach will back up.Stop smoking. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter and increases reflux.Lose excess weight. Overweight and obese people are much more likely to have bothersome reflux than people of healthy weight.Stand upright or sitting up straight, maintains good posture. This helps food and acid pass through the stomach instead of backing up into the esophagus.Talk to your health care provider about taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or medicines for osteoporosis. These can aggravate reflux in some people.The methods above, along with high doses of quality probiotics go a long way toward restoring normal stomach function for most people. Cevan International's Digestive Health Complementary Therapy provides the comprehensive nutritional defense your digestive tract needs in order to properly digest food and remain healthy.Complementary Therapy includes Ce9van NutritionalsaeVeradophilus; formulated to provide a unique blend of five different strains of probiotic bacteria grown under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. The contents of VERADOPHILUS ensure comprehensive potent probiotic support that promotes a healthy intestinal environment. Veradophilus can help restore healthy microorganism levels that may have been depleted by highly processed foods, commonly consumed chemicals, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, stress, illness, and poor diet.Complementary Therapy also includes AstaTrienol, whichhelps the body’s protective responses to defend and comfort the entire digestive system, from top to bottom. As a powerful nutrient blend, AstaTrienol provides nutritional support that helps the body modulate the inflammatory response which can be part of Acid Reflux.