Finasteride is a generic prescription drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness. Finasteride can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MANY MEN WILL experience some type of hair loss by the time they reach 50. If it bothers you, you can ...

If you’re a man looking to find practical treatment options for hair loss, you’ve no doubt heard of finasteride. In fact, that’s probably why you’re here. Finasteride is the active ingredient Propecia ...

More young men are taking a medication to prevent hair loss, prompting some concerns that the oral drug has been linked to rare but potentially long-lasting side effects. A report by Epic Research, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised doctors to monitor patients for possible psychiatric or sexual side effects while taking the androgen blocker finasteride.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man and have been taking finasteride for hair loss for about five years. I realized while reading your recent column that I have the sexual side effects the ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. FDA-approved hair loss treatments like finasteride can potentially help prevent excess thinning from male pattern baldness. It can take several months to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...

WARNING: This story discusses depression, suicide and suicidal ideation. Two months ago, at his best friend's wedding, Andre was doing a last-minute run-through of his speech when he felt a sinking ...