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One patients after twelve months of treatment in the Propecia clinical studies.

Summary:
Propecia is a newly FDA approved drug for treating hairloss. It comes in a 1mg pill form and is available by prescription only for men for around $45-50 per month. Propecia grows hair in about 50% of men after one year and around 66% of men after two years. Overall, around 85% of men do not lose any more hair while using Propecia. The most common side effects are decreased sexual desire or lowered amount of ejaculate in less than 2% of men, although almost as many men who received the placebo experienced this as well.

Specifics



Treatment Type	5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Availability	Prescription for men
Country Approval	Approved: United States, New Zealand, UK, Australia, Canada, European Community
Clinical Results	Moderate to dense regrowth in 48% of individuals after one year (compared to 7% placebo) and in 66% of individuals after two years (compared to 7% placebo). Overall hair count increase of 138 hairs per inch after two years compared to placebo.
Observed Results	Seem to match clinical results. May be improved with simultaneous use of Rogaine/Minoxidil 2% or 5%
Side Effects	In 2% or less of individuals decreased sexual desire, lowered sensitivy, or decreased ejaculate
Cost	$45-58 for a one month supply at pharmacies
Where You Can Get It Online	4rx Other Pharmacy Sites