Adult men with androgenetic alopecia, often after an inadequate finasteride response, or for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- 0.5 mg orally once a day, with or without food.
- Half-life is long (3–5 weeks): plasma levels persist after stopping, side effects can take time to resolve.
- Stopping treatment reverses hair-loss gains over 6–12 months.
- Depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts — stop and seek care.
- Breast lumps, pain or nipple discharge.
- Severe allergic reaction (angio-oedema).
- Persistent sexual side effects after stopping treatment.
WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR
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- Persistent low mood or thoughts of self-harm — stop the medicine and contact us same day.
- Sexual side effects that don't settle within a few months.
- Any breast change (lumps, pain, discharge).
- Pregnancy in your partner — capsules should not be handled by pregnant women.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
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This page summarises information from the regulator-approved leaflet for reference only. It is not medical advice and does not replace the assessment of an EU-licensed doctor. Your doctor will review your individual history, dose and interactions during your consultation.
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