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Help. Wife accidentaly took Propecia
Help. My wife accidentally took propecia (3 mgs over 2 days) thinking it was something else. We are planning on having kids soon. Can there be consequences to a future pregnancy from this mistake? How long will the propecia stay in her body?
Hello there,
Finasteride or the product name Propecia is usually taken by men.
Propecia is used to treat beneign prostatic hyperplasia. It is recommended
in The Canadian Guide to Drugs and Supplements published by Reader's
Digest, most recently copyrighted in 2008, that one should not stop the
drug without consulting your physician. It's different for your wife. She took
the drug by mistake. I would make an appointment with your family doctor
and make the appointment as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to have your wife checked by the doctor and ask the questions
you mentioned in your original comments. Good luck to you. Eve
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Usually you can find out things like this from a pharmacist, and it is also helpful to look up the drug's website and perhaps give a call to its 800 number.
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