Drugs and medications may have potential side effects. This section provides the user with notice about the known side effects of the medications used in the compounding formulas offered by Lock Lab (“Lock Lab” or “Locklab”). This is not a complete list and there may be additional side effects in the literature that may not be covered in this section.
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We do not take any responsibility for the safety or efficacy of any of the products sold through this website, nor for any possible side effects that may result due to the use of these products. By viewing this Drug Safety & Information page, you confirm that you have provided accurate medical history and correctly informed your prescribing physician of all ongoing medical conditions, risk factors, medications, and/or allergies and that you have been examined by a physician to confirm your health status prior your telemedicine visit. It is highly encouraged for consumers to ask their personal physicians about the safety and efficacy of such products before use. Compound prescription products have not been tested or approved by the FDA for their intended use. The information provided by our healthcare counselors does not replace talking with your primary care physician regarding your medical conditions and your treatment with oral compounded formulations containing Finasteride, Minoxidil, Biotin, Iron, or Folic Acid. Please read all this information before you start taking any of our prescribed formulations and please reread this every time you get a new refill, as the information may change and there may be updated, new information provided.
ORAL MINOXIDIL is a prescription medication proven in decades of clinical trials to stimulate hair growth. It is generally considered that the higher the dose, the greater the clinical effect; however, it is important not to take more than your healthcare provider has prescribed to you. Ask your healthcare provider or Locklab Provider if you have questions.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Minoxidil is contraindicated in patients who are currently taking guanethidine.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your healthcare provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also, tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should immediately report to your doctor or health care professional:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
FINASTERIDE is used to treat male pattern baldness in men or women who are not and cannot get pregnant. All FDA trials cited are on 1mg of finasteride (Propecia®), while "Locklab Men" contains 1.1mg of finasteride and Locklab Post-menopause contains 2.5mg of finasteride.
This medicine is for men only and should not be taken by women. Finasteride can affect hormone levels so it is very important that women who are pregnant or could become pregnant don't handle it, as it can lead to complications with pregnancy.
If you have the following conditions, do not take this medication before informing your doctor:
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to finasteride (including Proscar® and Propecia®).
Although unlikely, finasteride may cause side effects. Contact your doctor or a health care professional immediately if you experience any of the following:
Some studies also suggest a minor link between finasteride 1mg and sexually adverse effects, while others find no connection. In three FDA-controlled clinical trials on Propecia® lasting 12 months, 1.6% of men on a placebo discontinued use due to adverse effects, compared to 1.4% of those taking finasteride. This means more men in the placebo group reported adverse effects than those taking the drug.
Potential sexually adverse effects:
All controlled clinical trials show that sexually adverse effects go away after stopping treatment. Some men report persistent sexual dysfunction, although, persistent sexual dysfunction can also be found in men not taking finasteride (even for 10+ years), and no causal link between persistent sexual dysfunction and finasteride has been found in any double blind placebo controlled trial.
0.3%: In FDA trials on Propecia, 3.8% of male patients noticed some form of sexual side effects (versus 2.1% of patients taking the placebo). Importantly, only 1.2% of men taking finasteride actually stopped treatment (versus 0.9% of the placebo group) since the majority of side effects resolve themselves. So if the same percentage of men in the finasteride group also incorrectly attributed side effects to finasteride, then the total proportion of men who stopped treatment would be 0.3%.
These are not all the possible side effects of finasteride. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Contact your doctor if you have additional questions about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
BIOTIN is a B vitamin essential for metabolism that is often used to support healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Biotin is a vitamin naturally found in food and as such does not generally interact with other medications. However, it's advisable to have a conversation with your healthcare provider before introducing any new supplements. Seeking guidance from a medical professional ensures a thoughtful approach to incorporating dietary enhancements into your daily routine, prioritizing your health and well-being.
Locklab must be used on a regular basis for your hair to regrow. It typically takes 4 months to notice any improvement and may take up to 12 months of regular use before you reach peak regrowth. It is important to continue to use this product to maintain regrowth of hair. Once you stop using it, the regrown hair will usually fall out within 1-6 months.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
Do not donate blood while you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional when it is safe to donate blood after you stop taking this medicine.
This medicine can interfere with PSA laboratory tests for prostate cancer. If you are scheduled to have a lab test for prostate cancer, tell your doctor or healthcare professional that you are taking this medicine.
Telemedicine does not replace your primary care physician. It is important to keep your primary care and other healthcare providers, and your pharmacists informed of all medications you are taking, including Locklab, as they can interact with other medicines you may be taking.
This page is a summary and may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
