Propecia Facts
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Taking It
PROPECIA A pill that must be taken once a day.
ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH A liquid that is applied directly to the scalp twice a day using a dropper or spray.
Monthly Cost
PROPECIA About $50.
ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH About $30.
Side Effects
PROPECIA Can cause decreased semen volume but does not affect sperm count. Small numbers of men report a drop in libido. If a pregnant woman is exposed to the drug it may cause abnormalities of the genitalia of her male fetus.
ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH Can cause itching or dryness of the scalp.
Bottom Line
Dr. David S. Alkek, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, says: ”Our clinical impression is that men who take Propecia alone grow hair faster and more dramatically than those who take 5 percent Rogaine alone. But what works even better is taking both drugs. They work differently, adding to each other’s effectiveness.”