Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking finasteride as follows: Your physician could change the dose of finasteride, based on the lab results, relief obtained from symptoms of BPH, or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, as scheduled. Be accommodative to the plan of frequent dose changes, until you show an optimum response. Individuals can have other conditions contributing to the difficult urination, such as, poor nervous control [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking finasteride as follows: Finasteride is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine by the kidneys, as inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of finasteride could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Finasteride should be administered cautiously in individuals with history of compromised liver function. Observe [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking finasteride as follows: Take finasteride dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Patients can sometimes present with nausea and vomiting, secondary to finasteride intake on empty stomach. Taking the finasteride dose with some food or snack can counter these unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using finasteride as follows: General allergic reactions: Finasteride use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Breast tissue changes: Conversion [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using finasteride as follows: Finasteride is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of finasteride could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Finasteride should be administered cautiously in individuals with history of compromised liver function. Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to [...]