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Avodart Safety Reports
Total Avodart reports: 382.Avodart FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 1 Reported hospitalizations: 30.
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Reported Avodart Side Effects: gynaecomastia, breast tenderness, breast enlargement, erectile dysfunction, urine flow decreased, prostatic specific antigen increased, libido decreased, fatigue, dysuria, asthenia, dyspnoea exertional.
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Avodart Side Effects Report #5365544-7Physician from NETHERLANDS reported AVODART problem on June 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gait disturbance, hyporeflexia, neuropathy, polyneuropathy. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with OMNIC. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5367033-2
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cataract, hypotrichosis, intraocular pressure increased. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5369505-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on June 18, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bleeding time prolonged, contusion, skin discolouration. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, LEVAQUIN, BENECOL. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5372174-X
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cataract, hypotrichosis, intraocular pressure increased. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5374815-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on June 27, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nocturia, urinary incontinence. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5376162-9
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast enlargement, breast tenderness, penile oedema, scrotal oedema, testicular oedema. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5047899-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on July 06, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, oesophageal disorder. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, TAMBOCOR, COUMADIN, LISINOPRIL, VITAMINE E, CALTRATE, CENTRUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5047915-1
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on June 10, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flushing, headache, nausea, pancreatitis acute. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RENITEC, CARDYL, RYTHMOL, NIVADOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5067775-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prostatic specific antigen, thyroid cancer, thyroidectomy. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AVALIDE, TAMBOCOR, TOPROL, SYNTHROID, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5071437-5
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2004. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, electrolyte depletion, faeces discoloured, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, iron deficiency, neck pain, operative haemorrhage, prostate examination abnormal. AVODART dosage: .5MG VARIABLE DOSE. During the same period patient was treated with LACTOBACILLUS, PREVACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5076969-1
Physician from FRANCE reported AVODART problem on May 24, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye disorder, visual acuity reduced. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VENTOLIN, CORTISONE, SECTRAL, BEDELIX. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5090178-1
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 13, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose increased, overdose. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5090183-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on June 15, 2006. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, gynaecomastia, haematuria, incontinence, retrograde ejaculation. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYTRIN, DITROPAN, PROCARDIA, LOPRESSOR, ASPIRIN, VASOTEC, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ANTIVERT. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5091461-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, dysgeusia, dyspnoea. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, ASPIRIN, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5095983-3
Physician from CANADA reported AVODART problem on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 82 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testis cancer. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5096026-8
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 21, 2005. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, hypertension, increased appetite, initial insomnia, middle insomnia, restlessness, tachycardia, weight increased. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5100514-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, gait disturbance, heart rate increased, joint stiffness, muscle atrophy. AVODART dosage: 0.5 MG ONCE PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5105837-1
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testis cancer. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, ASPIRIN, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5105847-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: irritability, mood altered. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5105861-9
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: irritability, mood altered. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5108119-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast enlargement, urinary incontinence. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with TAMBOCOR, LIPITOR, COZAAR, TETRACYCLINE, MINOCYCLINE. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5114074-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prostate cancer, prostatic specific antigen increased. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, LOVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5114091-6
Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN reported AVODART problem on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stridor. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XATRAL, LASIX, TROMBYL, IMOVANE, ZOLOFT, BEHEPAN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5116678-3
AVODART problem was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, lipid metabolism disorder, platelet aggregation and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erectile dysfunction. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ALPHA BLOCKER, OMNIC, NPH INSULIN, METFORMIN, BLOPRESS, INEGY, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5119169-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered visual depth perception, confusional state, disorientation, dizziness, impaired driving ability, memory impairment, mental impairment. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5118600-2
AVODART problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 190.5 lb, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular swelling. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROSCAR. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5118612-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, myalgia, pyrexia. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYZAAR, TRICOR, TOPROL, PREVACID, TRAMADOL, UROXATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5120388-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral pain, swollen tongue. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, HYZAAR. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5121705-3
Consumer or non-health professional from FINLAND reported AVODART problem on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, dyspnoea, pain, pruritus, secretion discharge. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PULMICORT, SINGULAIR. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5122859-5
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate examination abnormal and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysuria, nerve injury, pain, proctalgia, walking disability. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5123253-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, breast discomfort, breast pain, dyspnoea, pleuritic pain, urine flow decreased. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PREDNISONE, ALPRAZOLAM, CORDARONE, SPIRIVA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5123842-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, dyspnoea, stridor. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XATRAL, LASIX, TROMBYL, IMOVANE, ZOLOFT, BEHEPAN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5123879-7
Pharmacist from GERMANY reported AVODART problem on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, lipid metabolism disorder, platelet aggregation and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erectile dysfunction. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ALPHA BLOCKER, OMNIC, INSULIN, METFORMIN, BLOPRESS, INEGY, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5124465-5
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme abnormal. AVODART dosage: .5 MG/PER DAY/ORAL. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5124468-0
Physician from TURKEY reported AVODART problem on Sept 28, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 206.8 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coronary artery disease, coronary artery occlusion. AVODART dosage: .5 MG PER DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TAMSULOSIN HCI. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5125915-0
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 11, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: facial paresis. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5127699-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, breast discomfort, breast pain, dyspnoea, pleuritic pain, pruritus, urine flow decreased. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PREDNISONE, ALPRAZOLAM, CORDARONE, SPIRIVA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5128557-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysuria. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, URITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5135418-5
Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK reported AVODART problem on Apr 20, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate examination abnormal and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood testosterone decreased, chest pain, cough, erectile dysfunction, gynaecomastia, headache, heart rate increased, lymphadenopathy, neck pain. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5136291-1
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemolytic anaemia, jaundice. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, SAW PALMETTO, ASCORBIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5138671-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AVODART problem on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, abnormal dreams, delirium. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL, TOPROL, AMBIEN CR. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5140280-0
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from MEXICO on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, hypotension, syncope. AVODART dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MICARDIS HCT. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5141416-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AVODART problem on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5142373-0
AVODART problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, leukopenia, pyrexia. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE, XATRAL. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5144084-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AVODART problem on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5146046-X
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5150489-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 203.5 lb, was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast enlargement, breast swelling, nipple pain. AVODART dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5162476-4
AVODART problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, bladder distension, blood glucose increased, dizziness, malaise, nausea, urinary retention. AVODART dosage: 0.5MG QD P.O.. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5162809-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AVODART problem on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast enlargement, urinary incontinence. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with TAMBOCOR, LIPITOR, COZAAR, TETRACYCLINE, MINOCYCLINE. Patient recovered.
Avodart Side Effects Report #5164720-6
AVODART problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with AVODART. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysuria. AVODART dosage: .5MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, URITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Dutasteride
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603001.html
doo tas' teer ideWhy is this medication prescribed?
Dutasteride is used to treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Dutasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate. This shrinks the prostate, relieves symptoms of BPH, such as frequent and difficult urination, and decreases the chance that surgery will be needed to treat this condition.
How should this medicine be used?
Dutasteride comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take dutasteride, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take dutasteride exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking dutasteride,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dutasteride, finasteride (Propecia, Proscar), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as fluconazole, (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); cimetidine (Tagamet); ciprofloxacin (Cipro); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone (Serzone); troleandomycin (TAO); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease or prostate cancer.
- you should know that dutasteride is for use only in men. Women, especially those who are or may become pregnant, should not handle dutasteride capsules. Touching the contents of the capsules may harm the fetus. Women who accidentally touch leaking capsules should wash the area with soap and water immediately.
- you should know that you should not donate blood while you are taking dutasteride and for 6 months after you stop taking this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Dutasteride may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- inability to have or maintain an erection
- decrease in sex drive
- difficulty ejaculating
- breast tenderness or enlargement
Dutasteride may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to dutasteride.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking dutasteride.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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