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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