Dutasteride (Avodart) Tips from Pharmacists

• Do not touch or take capsules that appear to be damaged or leaking.

• Swallow the dutasteride (Avodart) capsules whole. Do not open, chew, or crush them. Contact with the medicine can irritate your mouth.

• You can take dutasteride without regard to meals.

• Continue taking dutasteride even if you don’t notice an immediate improvement in your symptoms. It can take 3-6 months for you to get the full benefits of this medicine. Dutasteride only works as long as you take it. Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor.

• Make sure pregnant women do not handle dutasteride (Avodart) capsules.

• Do not donate blood for at least 6 months after stopping dutasteride therapy.