{"product_id":"finasteride-hair-loss","title":"Finasteride tablets (generic Propecia)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFinasteride 1mg Tablets for Hair Loss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is finasteride?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride is a generic treatment for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-hair-loss\"\u003ehair loss\u003c\/a\u003e, containing the same active ingredient as the popular branded treatment, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/propecia-hair-loss\"\u003ePropecia\u003c\/a\u003e. It is taken daily as a tablet and halts hair loss for as many as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022202X15529357\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9 out of 10 men\u003c\/a\u003e. Finasteride only stimulates hair growth on the head and will not cause hair to grow elsewhere on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride works by preventing the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from doing so. A reduced amount of DHT in the hair follicles reduces the rate at which hair is lost, and in some cases causes new hair to grow again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is finasteride?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most men, finasteride takes 3-6 months of daily use to show effects. The active ingredient (finasteride) has been shown to be effective in preventing hair loss in men in 9 out of 10 cases. In some cases, men experience hair regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike with most medications, certain treatments may work for some people and not for others. Studies have found that taking finasteride:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalts hair loss for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9951956\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e83% of men\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2 years \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9951956\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e66% of men\u003c\/a\u003e will see regrowth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5 years can help halt hair loss for as many as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022202X15529357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e90% of men\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride is most effective in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of their head caused by male pattern baldness. There is little evidence that it is effective in reversing a receding hairline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long does finasteride take to work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults won’t be instant. Generally, you will need to take finasteride daily for 3-6 months before you start to see any change in your hair loss. For the majority of men, it will take a few months of daily use, before they start to see the impact. Results won’t appear any quicker if you take more than one tablet a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should continue taking finasteride for at least a year to confirm whether it is effective for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/finasteride-infographic_600x600.webp?v=1741092960\" alt=\"Potential Finasteride results\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFinasteride results after six months\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix months into your treatment, you might be starting to see the impact of Finasteride. Your hair loss may have slowed and improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFinasteride results after one year\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, after one year of taking Finasteride, you will see your hair loss improve, and your hairline might look thicker and fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter five years of treatment, studies have shown that most men will have an improved hair line, and some will have new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does finasteride work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient in finasteride (finasteride) blocks the action of an enzyme that converts the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/dht-blocker\"\u003eDHT is the hormone that causes male hair loss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reducing the amount of DHT affecting follicles in the scalp, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/how-to-get-finasteride-prescription-uk\"\u003efinasteride helps to halt hair loss\u003c\/a\u003e and, in some cases, reverse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-hair-loss\"\u003ehair loss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"DHT and hair loss - Does propecia work\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/dht-and-hair-loss.webp?v=1741092992\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinasteride dosages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 1 tablet of finasteride each day, with or without food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou must continue to take finasteride for the treatment to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to continue with your treatment for as long as you would like to slow your hair loss. Once you stop taking finasteride your hair loss will continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you forget to take finasteride, take the next dose as soon as you remember.  Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes finasteride interact with foods or drinks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/finasteride\/common-questions-about-finasteride\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccording to the NHS\u003c\/a\u003e, there is no need to change your diet while on finasteride. You should be able to eat and drink normally while you are on this treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of finasteride?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide effects of finasteride are uncommon and usually mild. If you begin to experience any side effects, please notify your GP. Known side effects of finasteride include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpotence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessened sexual desire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErection difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblems with ejaculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUnknown frequency\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreast swelling or tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain in testes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood in semen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart palpitations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent erection difficulties and sex drive decrease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges to the way your liver works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety and suicidal thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very rarely, sexual side effects can be permanent and remain after stopping the medication. If you are experiencing side effects speak to your doctor.”\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.7068.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes finasteride cause depression?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/drug-safety-update\/finasteride-reminder-of-the-risk-psychiatric-side-effects-and-of-sexual-side-effects-which-may-persist-after-discontinuation-of-treatment#uk-reports-of-psychiatric-dysfunction-with-finasteride\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinasteride has been associated\u003c\/a\u003e with depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wellbeing-and-lifestyle-advice\/do-i-have-depression\"\u003eDepression\u003c\/a\u003e may include feelings of low self-esteem, lacking interest in activities and hopelessness. There are also physical symptoms of depression like headaches, tiredness, disturbed sleep patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“If you develop any suicidal thoughts, stop finasteride immediately and seek urgent help from your GP. If you require urgent help call 111\/999 or go to A\u0026amp;E”\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e Dr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eManaging finasteride side effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny side effects you may get as a result of taking finasteride will vary from patient to patient. If you get any side effects or are worried about finasteride side effects please:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact your GP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand some side effects are temporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake finasteride at the same time every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake healthy lifestyle choices (outside of your hair loss treatment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop using finasteride if you begin to experience severe or dangerous side effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"1mg \/ 4 Weeks","offer_id":42726835585212,"sku":"3740","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 8 Weeks","offer_id":42726835617980,"sku":"3741","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 12 Weeks","offer_id":42726835650748,"sku":"3742","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg \/ 24 Weeks","offer_id":42726835683516,"sku":"3743","price":163.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/finasteride.webp?v=1743435450","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/finasteride-hair-loss","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}