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Fistide 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

FINASTERIDE-5MG

Uses:

Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male pattern hair loss.

Medicinal Benefits:

Fistide 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate. It also may decrease the need for prostate surgery. Additionally, it is also used to treat male pattern hair loss. Fistide 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of male hormones that cause the prostate to enlarge and hair loss.

FAQs

Fistide 5mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).

Fistide 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of male hormones. Thereby, it helps treat BPH and male pattern baldness.

Fistide 5mg Tablet may affect male fertility or sexual activity. Therefore, if you are planning to father a child, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Fistide 5mg Tablet.

No, Fistide 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Fistide 5mg Tablet might affect sperm quality and fertility. Consult the doctor if you plan to have a baby while taking Fistide 5mg Tablet.

Yes, Fistide 5mg Tablet decreases the size of prostate gland by blocking an enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.

Fistide 5mg Tablet might take at least 6 months to improve your symptoms. Keep taking Fistide 5mg Tablet for the prescribed duration for effective results.

Yes, Fistide 5mg Tablet is safe for the treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy).

Fistide 5mg Tablet can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. This makes it hard to identify prostate cancer. Inform the doctor that you are taking Fistide 5mg Tablet if you are undergoing a PSA test.

Fistide 5mg Tablet may cause side effects like low sexual desire, impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, or trouble having an orgasm. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Fistide 5mg Tablet might stay for about 3-4 days in the body. However, this can vary from person to person.

Women/pregnant women should not take Fistide 5mg Tablet as it is not recommended for use in women.

Fistide 5mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. However, taking it at the same time daily would be helpful.