How to Use finasteride in a Sentence

finasteride

noun
  • Two prescription drugs — spironolactone and finasteride — slow down production of the hormones that are linked to hair loss in men and women.
    Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Taking 5 milligrams a day of oral finasteride was second in effectiveness, the study found.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Minoxidil works for men and women, but finasteride can only be used by men.
    Casey Quackenbush, Time, 11 May 2018
  • Finally, finasteride reduces the PSA level by about half.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2022
  • In this case, using shampoos that contain ingredients that block DHT, such as finasteride, can help with combating hair loss.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Popular hair-loss therapies such as Propecia (finasteride) work by blocking the production of DHT, research has shown.
    Markham Heid, Time, 17 June 2019
  • Two drugs are currently available on the market: minoxidil, used in Rogaine, and finasteride, also known as Propecia.
    Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 9 May 2018
  • Still, the oral finasteride is the current gold standard in terms of significantly slowing hair recession, while aiding minoxidil in restoring fuller, stronger hair around the crown.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022
  • One is treatment to reduce dihydrotestosterone, such as finasteride.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2021
  • Originally, minoxidil was approved to treat high blood pressure, while finasteride was intended for the treatment of an enlarged prostate.
    Susan Scutti, CNN, 9 May 2018
  • However, the medications I have been given for it (Lasix, spironolactone, carvedilol) from my cardiologist and finasteride for prostate issues have totally ruined my glucose numbers.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Jan. 2022
  • For now, minoxidil (Rogaine) and androgen blockers like finasteride (Propecia) provide some benefit.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
  • However, some practitioners will add prescription medications to the plan, too, such as finasteride, minoxidil, or spironolactone.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Two pharmacological solutions often associated with hair retention are minoxidil and finasteride.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022

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