Dutasteride User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• joe
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 22, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I've been on dutasteride for two years now for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is a miracle for the prostate. I can sleep through the whole night now, and most of all avoid surgery. My wife and I expected a little dip in libido, so she takes a little more time getting things going. Only real complaint is when I'm not erect my penis retracts into my body now, where it used to hang down a couple inches. My wife pointed it out to me during foreplay. My urologist says, she's seen this many times and there's nothing to worry about. I don't like urinating sitting, and I'm a little embarrassed during foreplay, but we try to have a sense of humour about it."

• SOS
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2021

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "It was a dreadful medication. I had previous bad reactions to both Hytrin and Flomax, and this was the last resort, or I would have dropped it . Both my penis and nipples went completely numb, and I had a 'brain-fog' that was terrible. I finally had a Holup laser reduction of my (admittedly huge, but non-cancerous) prostate. On the day of surgery I stopped Avodart, and was really pleased to be rid of this medication. It kept the urine flowing just enough, but the side effects were awful."

• PEIGuy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have found Avodart highly effective at treating symptoms of my enlarged prostate but it is a long term drug. It took me about 2 months to start seeing an improvement in my bph symptoms and I really noticed major improvement by month 5. So I’m glad I stuck to my doctor’s advice to give it time. She also went over the side effects very carefully with me noting it can be a good drug for some men and a poor drug for others. What discourages a lot of men is that while the beneficial take months the side effects hit you after a few days. A reduction in sexual interest will happen. You need to consider that ahead of time before going on it. If you currently enjoy a good sex life you should avoid this drug if possible. But if you are in a sexless marriage like me- fairly common by the bph age, then maybe the side effects are welcome. In my case my wife is in menopause and I like my decreased desire."

• Tom
• May 5, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have been on this medication dutasteride for a little under a year and my PSA went from 15 down to 6. My problem is that the new generic brand I was just given is giving me headaches and shortness of breath. I was told it's not the drug itself but what is used to compound the medication. I started taking the medication ever second day the but the end of the second day I am back to normal. My urologist told me to work with my pharmacy to try to get the medication from the prior company but they are not making this medication any longer. Be careful with the generics out there."

• Udon
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 1, 2020

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "From everything I've read Avodart is supposed to shrink your prostate and/or lower PSA levels over a certain period of time. Been on a combo of Flomax and Avodart for almost 18 months now and my PSA level is still elevated (5-7, age 65). Also have low grade cancer 3+3 on Gleason score. Urinary issues have certainly improved however, and no serious side effects seen as yet. Will see how this plays out."

• Roly
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 29, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Aside from side effects reported by others, I've experienced, from several years of use, two further side effects that should be of great concern to doctors: One was a heart arrhythmia that was severe enough to warrant being sent to a cardiologist who prescribed unnecessary statin drugs. And the final straw was a complete loss of taste and smell. Only after refusing to take any drugs whatever for six months did I discover that dutasteride (Avodart) was responsible. I have not fully regained my taste and smell and may never due to nerve damage!"

• Greg...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have taken Dutasteride for 3 years I am 75 .I have had all the sexual side effects. My PSA did go down. I now have swollen testicles, inflamed sinuses, terrible back pain, terrible leg pain and joint pain. Do not take this pill. I should have had surgery 3 years ago and it would be over. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL."

• Conce...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "My father was on this medication as well as flomax for a couple months, at best. Within days of him taking these, he had complaints of lost of taste. His appetite diminished, and he lost about 30 pounds. His primary care doctor recommended cutting out the Flomax which did not change anything. Next, we cut out Advodart and he's slowly (very slowly) starting to taste certain items again. The urologist gave us the "in 20 years of prescribing this medication, I've never heard of that", and basically that it was not the cause, merely a coincidence. I understand half lives and that the medication 'should' be out of his system within days, but it's only common sense that not everyone's body is going to react the same. I'm looking for a new urologist to say the least."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I am 80+ years. I was first put on Avodart and tamsulosin in Jan 2021 and was switched to Duodart In April 2021 out of convenience. I was also diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis but was largely asymptomatic. I started to experience low back pain in June 2021 and sought relief via a physiotherapist and a chiropractor. The hip pain intensified despite costly treatments. My attention was then drawn to my medication and side effects. As a result, I have found similar instances of pain experienced by others. I have stopped taking the drug!"

• Peter
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 28, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "At 35 years old, they told me my prostate was of a 60-year-old. I went to a specialist, and it was very uncomfortable seeing blood in my urine. My great doctor, Christopher Jones from Utah, told me about this pill when I was around 48, and now I’m getting close to 70. All my check-ups are normal every year since I’ve been taking it, but I take one pill every other day and there are no side effects."

• Dr Vi...
• December 17, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been taking this for more than six months. No side effects. Have all the positive effects like the prostate size has reduced, thinning of hair reduced, rather it seems new hair have grown. ( it is the comment of my barber)"

• RJg
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 23, 2021

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Been on Dutasteride and Tamsulosin for about four years. Reduction in libido, dry ejaculation and need encouragement to get erection. Starting to get fuller around chest and losing body hair but not obvious to others at moment and i am monitoring it. Shrunk prostate I get up once/twice per night to wee. I am 75."

• Ali
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2019

Avodart (dutasteride) "It caused me to have really big acne blisters on right above my cheekbones (a little towards the ears side). And this would happen every third day I took the avodart 0.5 pill (I started it with once a week). I left it for a few weeks to see if it really was the avodart which was causing this reaction. And no new pimples or blisters. And when I tried that again a month later the same happened. So that confirmed that avodart was indeed the cause. It gave me a few tiny acne scars too =("

• Chris
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been on Dutasteride .5mg and Tamsulosin .4mg for about 6 months now. Has not helped with flow at all and seems to be worse now. These 2 drugs have chemically castrated me!! I will give natural path supplements a try as I am sure the side effects will be less dramatic. The castration side effect from these drugs is something I just can't tolerate!"

• Davemon
• August 15, 2023

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Age 70. Taking Avodart for 10 months. PSA now 1.8. I have an enlarged medium lobe. Doc said it will take a year before it works if it does. I waited too long and wish I had started Avodart five years ago. I have no side effects at all except for lower semen. It did not affect sexual performance at all. I'll stick with it for two years. Alternatives like surgery are so risky. Although prostate embolization is on my radar screen."

• John
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Was put on Dutesteride + Tamsulosin by my urologist when aged 62. For the first 3 years I thought it a wonder drug. Then the ED symptoms started creeping in. With my doctors approval I swapped the Tamsulosin for 2.5mg Tadalafil. Things improved but steadily declined over the next 2 years. Loss of libido and ED even with a boost of Tadalafil on fun nights. Again with my doctor's approval I eliminated the culprit Dutesteride and went on 5.0mg Tadalafil. Several months in and I am happy. Libido and erections are in positive territory and improving. My prostate is certain to grow back in size but I will deal with it, if and when it is becomes significant."

• Mutchy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2023

"I started losing hair at age 18, it became very severe at age 19 and my scalp was see through. I started with Minoxidil which thickened what hair I had but I had no regrowth. I then added Finasteride, which cause me to regrow some hair but I still felt upset about the state of my hair. I later added Dutasteride, and all I can say is woah! The amount of regrowth I've had is unbelievable and has shocked me and my mother. I later dropped Minoxidil and now use Dut only as a monotherapy. I've been taking Dut for exactly 12 months now, and my hair is still improving. I now have long hair and I don't look like I was ever balding. I am so happy with the results I've had on this medication, and I don't know what I would have done had this medication not exist (likely be wearing wigs!). Only side effect has been dramatically decreased semen volume, which is normal due to it's effects on the prostate. A little annoying in the bedroom but no big deal. Thank you GSK for this amazing medication!"

• Ahmed
• July 14, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I suffer from androgenic alopecia when I started to take dutasride for 10 months. During this period I was shedding. IN only for 10 months my hair become thinner and not fine as it was. Why dutastride made my hair so bad?"

• Norin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Confusion/brain fog. Almost wrecked my car. Was starting to get breast tissue. 2 months after discontinuation I still can't climax properly. Some erectile dysfunction as well. So, can't really share anything positive. Would be better off leaving it alone and not entirely sure why it's on the market. It does help with urination. I guess if you had zero interest in sex or concern over gyno it might make sense."

• Alan
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2023

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "At 62 years old, I ended up in the ICU a couple of times due to a full bladder and lack of urine flow, resulting in the need for a catheter each time. My prostate size was 150. I started taking Avodart 6 months ago, and the first month was easy. However, by the third month, I experienced a complete loss of libido. I have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, and if it does happen, there is very little ejaculation. I'm looking forward to the surgery scheduled for next month, as I cannot continue with this medication in the long term."

• RabSa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Took dutasterides 0.5 mg for 6 month. First 2-3 mths. Symptoms of BPH & urine flow got better, but PSA had no significant change. All known side-effects started to appear, additionally I got accelerated & strong heart beat felt in the side neck after moderate work, thos developed to moderate to severe pain in the heart & breast region. Add to this, my "lipid blood profile" especially LDL got very high. After 6 month of use the doctor advised to discontinue and check. Signs got gradually less until additional six month had passed. Now signs are very moderate - nearly vanished- and hope it will completely disappear soon."

• North...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 11, 2022

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have both BPH and low grade prostate cancer (Gleason 3+3). Been on Flomax and Avodart for several years now with the common side effect of ejaculate issues, but thats about it. 67 yrs old and on Active Surveillance. PSA levels still elevated even with Avodart, and my most recent PSA test was 11.2 reading. MRI scheduled just to make sure there is nothing more sinister going on. Take both pills usually in early evening post-meals."

• ts590
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2012

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been taking Avodart for about a year now, it has improved my night urinating, but I really do not like the decreased sex drive and ability to achieve a full erection and decreased semen output."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2009

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "After two months, it had completely killed my libido and my ability to obtain an erection even with Viagra on board!"

• fatjack
• September 17, 2008

Avodart (dutasteride) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been taking Avodart for about two years now. It was prescribed because of an enlarged prostate which was affecting my ability to urinate. My stream is much improved. "