Finasteride and Fiber

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mst13@cornell.edu - 24 Dec 2004 17:51 GMT

Hi. I've been taking a 500mg tablet of apple pectin (soluble fiber)
every morning along with oatmeal. It recently occurred to me that this
might affect the absorption of Propecia, which i usually take around
mid-day. For example, I've read that some thyroid medications are not
supposed to be taken within 8 hours of taking fiber. I'd prefer not to
change the time that i take the Propecia. Should i be concerned?
Thanks.

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Mr. B - 24 Dec 2004 18:13 GMT

Can't answer your question for sure, but I do know that the directions for
Metamucil (also a soluble fiber) state that prescription medications should
not be taken within two hours before or after taking the Metamucil.

Mr. B

> Hi. I've been taking a 500mg tablet of apple pectin (soluble fiber)
> every morning along with oatmeal. It recently occurred to me that this
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> change the time that i take the Propecia. Should i be concerned?
> Thanks.

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