Dutasteride Benefits & Uses

Dutasteride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Other Benefits

Alopecia

Dutasteride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dutasteride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dutasteride is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Chest Pain
Swollen lips

Moderate

Impotence

Mild

Decreased libido
Decreased semen volume
Rash
Urticaria

Dutasteride Related Warnings

Is the use of Dutasteride safe for pregnant women?

Dutasteride should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Dutasteride safe during breastfeeding?

Dutasteride should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Dutasteride on the Kidneys?

Dutasteride is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dutasteride on the Liver?

Dutasteride may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dutasteride on the Heart?

Dutasteride is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dutasteride with Other Drugs

Dutasteride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dutasteride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dutasteride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dutasteride

Is this Dutasteride habit forming or addictive?

Dutasteride is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dutasteride will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dutasteride only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dutasteride is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dutasteride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dutasteride

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dutasteride with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dutasteride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dutasteride with alcohol will be.

Unknown