What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Intake Of A Prostate Pill?

Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015

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Tue, 10 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I accidentally took one of my husbands' prostate pill. Should I drink or eat something?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing will happen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

First of all relax.Nothing will happen with one pill.

But do let me know the content of the pill or the name of the pill.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (7 minutes later)

The name of the medication is Finasteride 5 MG. Should I take my Thyroid pill today?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take your thyroid medicine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There is no problem if it is just one tablet. Yes do take your regular thyroid medication.

Nothing extra needs to be done.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar