Common Decreased libido, Decreased semen volume, Impotence.

Expert advice for Dutas Soft Gelatin Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Dutas to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention. It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutas. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor. Dutas is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutas.

Q. Is dutasteride safe?
Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is dutasteride better than finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response

Q. Is dutasteride a generic drug?
Yes, it is a generic drug

Q. Does dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
No, it may cause hair loss.

Q. Is dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen/steroid?
No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors

Q. Is dutasteride same as finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response

Q. Is dutasteride cytotoxic?
No, it is not cytotoxic

Q. Does dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects

Q. Can I take Dutas with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dutas can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and Dutas decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.