Suggest Remedy For Reduced Sleep While On Finax And Prodep For Hairfall

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

Question: Hi dr...

I am taking Finax 1 mg for hairfall treatment with mintop 5 % lotion and Prodep cap everyday from 1 week ...I am not able to sleep properly even though feeling sleepy I can sleep just 2 hours when I wake up again feel to sleep but i cant.Today I had breakfst and milk at 9 n had prodep and slept as i worked in night shift .I woken up at 11:30 where usually i wake up after 5 only...My heart was pumping very fast and i listened my heart beat very clear and louder....still am able listen my heart beat from morning...what could be the reason...?

Answered by Dr. Alok Sinha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take Prodep at night

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcare magic. It is a wise decision to ask your query here.

Finasteride (Finax) and Fluoxetine (Prodep) are metabolised by same cytochrome P 450 enzyme. Theoretically co administration may cause increased level of Fluoxetine in blood. Secondly Fluoxetine is an activating drug which make brain more alert, hence it is unwise to take at time of sleep.

If it is taken before sleep, it may reduce sleep and may precipitate anxiety.

Since you are a night shift worker, you may take it at night after dinner. You may take Finax in morning. This will solve your problem.
Hope it answers your query.

I wish you all the best.

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