This enzyme changes testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow
Finasteride is a generic drug that’s prescribed for male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits Finasteride (Proscar) is used alone or in combination with another medication (doxazosin [Cardura]) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate
Indications and Usage for Finasteride
Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
How it works Finasteride, depending on the brand, may be used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or hair loss in men