What is Avodart prescribed for?

Avodart is prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to:

• improve symptoms
• reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (a complete blockage of urine flow)
• reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery

There are some people that should not take Avodart?

Dutasteride is for men only. Women and children should never take Avodart.

You should not take Avodart if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or are allergic to other 5?-reductase inhibitors .

Special Warnings:

Avodart can pass through the skin. Therefore, women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not touch Avodart because it can pass through their skin and may cause a birth defect in their male baby.

Women should use caution whenever handling Avodart.

General Precautions to take when on Avodart:

Men taking Avodart should not donate blood until at least 6 months after their last dose to prevent pregnant women from receiving Avodart through a blood donation.

There are some things that you should tell your Doctor including:

Tell your doctor if you have a history of:

• liver problems
• cancer of the prostate

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Avodart works or Avodart may affect how your other medicines work.

What side effects can you expect when taking Avodart? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Avodart. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

The most common side effects are:

• impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
• a decrease in libido (sex drive)
• breast enlargement and tenderness (gynecomastia)
• a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex

For more detailed information about Avodart, ask your doctor and pharmacist.

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