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Finasteride stopping questions and symptom tracker
Use this sheet before and after stopping Propecia or Proscar. Fill in your medicine details, gather what to bring, ask your prescriber or pharmacist the listed questions, and track hair, urinary, sexual and mood changes after your last tablet.
Your finasteride details
Copy these from the medicine box or leaflet.
Medicine name on the boxPropecia or Proscar, or another name
Tablet strength on the labelWrite the strength in words as printed
Date of your last tabletWrite the full date
Your reason for stoppingWrite it in your own words
Gather before the visit
Bring this sheet, your medicine box and any test results.
- Write the date you started and the date you plan to stop
- Bring the medicine box or leaflet with the printed dosage section
- List every PSA result you have, with its date and the lab name
- Note your hair, urinary, sexual and mood symptoms as they are now
- Check with your pharmacist how many tablets remain and any refill status
- Confirm which insurance plan covers your prescription and who to call
- Write down any other doctors who prescribe or monitor you
Questions to ask at the visit
- Does the label for my tablet describe a step-down plan for stopping?
- What changes should I expect in hair after my last tablet, and when?
- How should my PSA results be read now that I have stopped?
- Should my urinary symptoms and prostate be checked after stopping?
- What should I do if sexual changes continue after I stop?
- Who should I contact if I notice mood changes after stopping?
- Is there a date when you would like to see me again after stopping?
Symptoms after the last tablet
Write one line for each day or week. Record what you notice, not what it means.
| Date | Hair | Urinary | Sexual | Mood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This sheet records information for a conversation with your prescriber or pharmacist. It does not replace their instructions or the medication's prescribing information.