Dutasteride (Avodart) Pros and Cons
- You only need to take dutasteride once daily.
- The side effects usually go away with time.
- It can be used with tamsulosin (Flomax) for even greater relief from BPH symptoms.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Dutasteride takes 3-6 months to work.
- It can cause sexual problems as side effects, including erectile dysfunction and ejaculation difficulties.
- This medication can cause a clinically significant change in semen parameters, and its effect on fertility is unclear.
- You cannot donate blood for 6 months after your last dose.
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