Generic Propecia is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It is also used for treating certain types of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia) in men.
Generic Proscar is used for treating urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). It is also used to lower the risk of needing surgery to treat BPH. It may be used with another medicine (doxazosin) to lower the risk of worsening BPH.