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Avodart
Generic Name: E: DUTASTERIDE (doo-TAS-teer-ide)
Common Uses of Avodart
This medicine is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. This medicine should not be used in women and children.
Possible Avodart Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include a change in sexual function (e.g., impotence, decreased interest in sex, decrease in amount of ejaculate). These effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Breast tenderness or enlargement may also occur while you are taking this medicine. If these effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
It may take 3 to 6 months for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine. This medicine can affect the results of the blood test used to detect prostate cancer (psa). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not donate blood until at least 6 months after your last dose to prevent exposure through a blood transfusion to a pregnant woman. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may be absorbed through the skin. Any woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken capsules of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Any contact with this medicine by a developing male fetus could result in abnormal male sex organ development. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. However, this medicine should not be used in women.
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