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Dutasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Dutasteride is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), swelling of the prostate. Dutasteride lowers the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. It also reduces the chance of a surgery in treatment. Dutasteride should not be used in women and children. This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Dutasteride can be taken in form of a capsule by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. When you are taking Dutasteride, you need to understand and follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. To help you remember to take Dutasteride, take it around the same time everyday. Dutasteride must be taken regularly for three to six weeks before it shows full effect. You should not increase or decrease the dose or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.

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.

The victim could collapse or stop breathing in case of overdose. In case of overdose, you need to call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 and local emergency services at 911.

It is very important to know as how this medication affects you. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to Dutasteride. You need to keep all appointments with your doctor. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period; obtain refills before your supply runs out. Take care to see that no one should take your medication. Always consult your pharmacist if you have any questions about refilling your prescription.

In case of missed dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. It is strongly recommended that you do not take a double dose of Dutasteride to make up for a missed one.

This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing the resistance your body has to insulin. It is used either alone or in combination with other anti-diabetes medicines, including metformin or insulin, as part of a diet and exercise program.

Dutasteride should be stored at room temperature. It should be kept away from excess heat and moisture. Hence, should not be stored in the bathroom. Dutasteride should be kept in the container it came in only. The container should be kept tightly closed and out of reach of children. If the medicine become outdated or you are no longer taking it then you need to discard it safely. Consult your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

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?�icine can affect the results of the blood test used to detect prostate cancer (PSA). Hence, if you are having such test, make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Also, before you begin taking any new medicine (either prescription or over-the-counter), inform your doctor or pharmacist. ?

Any contact with this medicine by a developing male fetus could result in abnormal male sex organ development. Hence, any pregnant woman should not handle crushed or broken capsules of this medicine. This medicine may be absorbed through the skin. ?

If a pregnant woman is exposed to crushed or broken tablets of this medicine then contact your doctor as soon as possible. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. However, use of this medicine is not recommended for women. In addition, you should not donate blood until at least 6 months after your last dose in order to prevent exposure to this medicine through a blood transfusion to a pregnant woman.