Finasteride is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (also known as enlarged prostate) at a dose of 1/5 mg once a day. It may take six months or more to see the full effects of finasteride. If the drug is discontinued, any therapeutic benefits will be reversed. Finasteride may improve the symptoms associated with BPH such as difficulty urinating, getting up during the night to urinate, hesitation at the start of urination, and decreased urinary flow.
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