Answers (1)
16 Feb 2011
Hey Mark,
I am not a guy, so I can nnot share my personal experience, can only share what I read.
Advice to Patients
Importance of obtaining and reading patient information on dutasteride before initiation of therapy and with each new prescription refill.1
Importance of advising pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid handling the drug.1 (See Pregnancy under Cautions.)
Advise patients that a decrease in the volume of ejaculate may occur but that this does not appear to interfere with normal sexual function.1
Advise patients of the small possibility of impotence and decreased libido.1 10
Advise patients of possibility of developing enlarged or tender breasts.1
Advise patients of possibility of allergic reactions (e.g., rash, pruritus, urticaria, swelling of lips or face).1
Advise patients that ≥6 months of therapy may be required before improvement in BPH symptoms occurs.2
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
Avodart has caused me to be impudent. Will this be forever?
I have been taking Avodart for 9 months. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Using Avodart and drugs such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra?
I am 64 years old with a My Prostate size and Urine flow is not yet a serious issue yet, but a restriction is evident and would like to improve this ...
I have been using Flomax for about 1 year. It has helped with the difficult and frequent urination?
... problem but has introducted 3 side-effects, 1. Difficulty in maintaining an erection. 2 Difficulty in reaching orgasm. 3 Little or no ejaculate ...
Do you have to take avodart for the rest of your life?
At 65 years old, will I have to be on Avodart for life. I have BPH?I have just started taking Avodart, for 3 weeks and seen marked improvement. Will ...
How long should a man with an elarged benign prostate continue on Avodart ?
Have been dealing with an enlarged benign prostate for a few years now, been on Avodart little less than 6 months, some good results in PSA numbers, ...
