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Dutasteride 0.5mg Capsule
Dutasteride belongs to a class of medications known to be 5-alpha reductase inhibitors used in the treatment of symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be effective in hair growth of male-patterned baldness, lesser in its effectiveness. Dutasteride shrinks prostate size by stopping the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Significant Considerations
Prostate Shrinkage: The medication will reduce in size the prostate gland.
Improved Urinary Flow: The symptoms like weak stream, straining, or the frequent urge to urinate will be treated.
Decreases the Risk of Surgery: Long-term retardation of the need for BPH-related surgery.
Hair Growth Support: Yet another use of these tablets is minimizing DHT level resulting in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Directions
Dosage: Standard dose of 0.5 mg once a day is the dosage that one should usually go with. The advice given by your doctor is mandatory to follow without alterations.
Only Drink: Take the capsule at the same hour every day to maintain a constant level in the body.
Administration: Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not break it or apply any pressure on it to be cut open as the contents might prove irritable to mouth and throat.
Food: May be taken with or without food.
Important Safety Information
Warning
Women: Dutasteride must not be handled or taken by women, particularly those who are or may become pregnant. The medicine can be absorbed through the skin and affect a developing male fetus.
Blood Donation: You must not donate blood while on Dutasteride therapy and thereafter for a further 6 months.
Liver Health: Please see your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, as the drug is metabolized by the liver.
Side Effects
More commonly dutasteride is well tolerated in most people, and some may report:
Loss of libido
Erectile dysfunction
Lower ejaculate volume during orgasms
Breast tenderness or gynecomastic
In most cases, these side effects will go away after a period of adjustment or when the drug is stopped.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long should Dutasteride produce results?
A: Often it can take a while; some men will notice differences within some days or weeks, whereas full clinical benefit with respect to prostate shrinkage or hair regrowth usually takes three to six months of continued use.
Q: Once I feel better, can I stop the medication?
A: One should not stop without telling the physician. BPH is chronic, and if the medication is stopped, the prostate could grow once more, and the symptoms return.
Q: Can Dutasteride cause weight gain?
A: Dutasteride has not been associated with weight gain. If signs of weight gain are present, the patient should be referred for investigation.
Q: Is Dutasteride better than Finasteride?
A: Both of them are effective. But Dutasteride blocks both Type I and Type II enzymes, so that the reduction in DHT is higher than Finasteride. Normally it is over 90%. Your doctor will decide which is better suited to your case.
Q: What should I do if I miss a dose?
A: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If a long time has elapsed since the last scheduled dose, then skip it. Do not take two doses at once.