Dutasteride

Uses

Dutasteride Uses: Dutasteride is used in the treatment of hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How it Works

How Dutasteride Works Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that is necessary for converting testosterone into another hormone that causes prostate growth. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve symptoms such as difficulty in passing urine.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Dutasteride include impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement in males, and breast tenderness in males.

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