Firide
Firide Products are primarily used for
Hair loss
About Firide Products
Uses of Firide Products
Finasteride is used in the treatment of hair loss. It treats early forms of male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia).
Firide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Firide are Decreased libido, Change in distance vision, Impotence.
How Firide Products work
Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.
Patient Concerns about Firide Products
Frequently asked questions about Firide Products
Frequently asked questions about Finasteride
Q. Does Firide 5mg Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Firide 5mg Tablet 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Firide 5mg Tablet blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.
Q. How long does Firide 5mg Tablet take to treat BPH?
You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Firide 5mg Tablet.
Q. Is Firide 5mg Tablet safe for BPH?
Yes, Firide 5mg Tablet is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Firide 5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Firide 5mg Tablet lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?
Yes, Firide 5mg Tablet can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Firide 5mg Tablet does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.
Q. Are the side effects of Firide 5mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Firide 5mg Tablet is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Firide 5mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Q. Can Firide 5mg Tablet cause infertility?
No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Firide 5mg Tablet may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
Q. For how long does Firide 5mg Tablet stay in your system?
Firide 5mg Tablet stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.
Q. Does Firide 5mg Tablet affect pregnancy?
This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Firide 5mg Tablet due to its effect on the fetus.
Q. At what time of the day should I take Firide 5mg Tablet?
You can take Firide 5mg Tablet any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
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