Avodart

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Avodart?
Brand Names: Canada: Avodart?

Uses

It is used to treat the signs of an enlarged prostate. It may take a few months to see the full effect.
It is used to help hair growth in male pattern baldness. It may take 3 months to see the full effect.
Dutasteride lowers prostate growth by lowering testosterone levels.
It may lower the size of the prostate and help lower the signs.
It helps hair regrowth and slows hair loss.

Dosing

How to take
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

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