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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.


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Is it allowed to take Finasteride during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Inhibitor of 5-α reductase enzyme that induces the pass of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which has a greater androgenic effect.Indicated for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.Not authorized for use in women although it is used for treatment of hirsutism with same or greater efficacy than Spironolactone or Flutamide (Moghetti 2000), androgenetic alopecia (Shum 2002) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Lakryc 2003) . At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found.Its high plasma protein-binding capacity makes it unlikely the excretion of significant amounts into breastmilk. Not alterations on prolactin level have been reported. A known and safer alternative should be preferred until more published data on this drug related to breastfeeding is available within the first 6 mo after birth, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.Exposure through breastmilk may be minimized by waiting at least 6 hours before resuming breastfeed after the last dose of drug.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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Comments  

+3 #4 Reviewer: Nick, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2017-09-16 06:35
I have not seen any difference in my urination symptoms. I still go 1-2 times a night.
+3 #3 Reviewer: Willy, 75 or over on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient) 2017-08-27 01:12
I am 82, been taking it for 3-4 years and I feel better. Still go 4 x a night, but the stream is greatly improved. I have the feeling my prostate has been reduced.
+3 #2 Reviewer: DEPRESSED, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-06-23 04:23
This drug will cause embarrassing Breast Enlargement. There is no warning to this side effect and I see reviews by others with same complaint. I wish there was a law suit pending. I would immediately sign on. THIS DRUG SHOULD BE BANNED IMMEDIATELY!!
+3 #1 Reviewer: Major T, 75 or over Male (Patient) 2017-01-26 07:53
With surgery the alternative to fix enlarged prostate my Doctor offered Finasteride, 5 mg. I have been on it for 2.5 years and I have noted less frequent need for getting up at night to urinate. Overall--good. Also take Saw Palmetto (for over ten years) and trying to decide if I should drop it?

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