Dutasteride- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Dutasteride as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Genitourinary- Impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast tenderness, and enlargement.

♦Heart-Heart Failure.

Other Precautions : *Monitor patients with large residual urine volume.

Drug Name : Dutasteride

Dutasteride(Avodart ) generic is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, prescribed for an enlarged prostate treatment. It blocks the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate and reduces the need for surgery.
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Side effect(s) of Dutasteride

Drug Name : Dutasteride

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