Jalyn Side Effects

Generic name: dutasteride / tamsulosin

Note: This document contains side effect information about dutasteride / tamsulosin. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Jalyn.

Some side effects of Jalyn may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to dutasteride / tamsulosin: oral capsule

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking dutasteride / tamsulosin: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• feeling like you might pass out; or

• penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.

Less serious side effects of dutasteride / tamsulosin may include:

• decreased libido (sex drive);

• decreased amount of semen released during sex;

• impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection);

• breast tenderness or enlargement;

• mild dizziness; or

• runny nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to dutasteride / tamsulosin: oral capsule

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included ejaculation disorders, impotence, decreased libido, priapism and breast disorders.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, asthenia, somnolence and insomnia.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included chest pain, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea, constipation and vomiting.

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have included hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, localized edema, serious skin reactions, and respiratory problems.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included a variant of small pupil syndrome known as Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery.

General

General side effects have included infection.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough and sinusitis.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included back pain.

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