Proscar (finasteride)
Proscar treats symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) by shrinking prostate tissue over time, easing urinary symptoms like frequent or difficult urination. Your clinician reviews your full history to see if it's the right fit for you.
Treats urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate (BPH)
Works gradually — most people see full benefit after several months
Available as a lower-cost generic (finasteride)
Visit options
Costs shown are for the visit only. You'll pay for medication at your preferred pharmacy.
Video Visit
$25
Est. or $100 w/o insurance
Chat Visit
$30
w/o insurance
Most insurance accepted
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No hidden fees
Available nationwide
What is Proscar (finasteride)?
Proscar contains finasteride, which treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — an enlarged prostate — by shrinking prostate tissue and easing urinary symptoms like a weak stream, frequent urination, or difficulty starting. It works by blocking a hormone involved in prostate growth. It's taken once daily, and full benefit typically takes three to six months. At a different, lower dose under a different brand name, finasteride is also used for male pattern hair loss — but this SKU specifically supplies the BPH-labeled dose and use.
Hormone-blocking mechanism
Blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT, the hormone most responsible for prostate enlargement.
Shrinks prostate tissue
Gradually reduces prostate size over time, easing urinary symptoms like frequent urination and weak flow.
Takes months to work
Noticeable improvement typically takes 3 to 6 months of consistent daily use.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Proscar treat?
Proscar treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate that can cause urinary symptoms like frequent urination, weak flow, or difficulty starting to urinate. It works by blocking a hormone that drives prostate growth over time, gradually shrinking the tissue. Regular follow-up with your clinician helps track how well it's working over the following months.
How long until I notice improvement?
Noticeable improvement in urinary symptoms typically takes 3 to 6 months of consistent daily use, since it works by gradually shrinking prostate tissue rather than providing immediate relief the way some other medications for this condition do. Your clinician can discuss strategies to manage this if it becomes a significant concern for you.
Will Proscar affect my sex drive or performance?
It can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido or erectile difficulty in some people who take it. These effects vary significantly from person to person and often ease over time — discuss any changes you notice with your clinician. This precaution applies specifically to broken or crushed tablets, not to intact tablets taken as directed.
Can women or children handle Proscar tablets?
No — pregnant women and children shouldn't handle broken or crushed tablets, since the medication can be absorbed through the skin and may harm a developing male fetus even from brief skin contact with the crushed medication, so intact tablets should always be handled instead.
What side effects are associated with Proscar?
Sexual side effects, including reduced libido and erectile difficulty, are the most notable and commonly reported. Breast tenderness or enlargement can also occur in some people; most of these effects are reversible fairly quickly after stopping the medication, typically within a few weeks.