Information about Dutasteride

Dutasteride Uses

Dutasteride is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How Dutasteride works

Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Common side effects of Dutasteride

Low sexual desire, Impotence, Allergic reaction
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Expert advice for Dutasteride

  • Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
  • Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.

Frequently asked questions for Dutasteride

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Q. How long does it take for Dutasteride to work?

Dutasteride starts working within a few days of taking this medicine, and you may notice a constant improvement in your symptoms. However, for some patients, this medicine may take around 3-6 months to work. You should keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

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