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Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
INFORMATION ABOUT ALFUZOSIN + DUTASTERIDE
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride Uses
Alfuzosin+Dutasteride is used in the treatment of .
How Alfuzosin + Dutasteride works
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Common side effects of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Impotence, Decreased libido, Ejaculation disorder, Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Breast enlargement in male, Breast tenderness in male
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Written By
Dr. Sakshi Jain
MS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
07 Dec 2022 | 03:57 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
- You have been prescribed Alfuzosin + Dutasteride to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Alfuzosin + Dutasteride may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride.
- It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride.
Frequently asked questions for Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
No, Alfuzosin+Dutasteride does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily.
No, Alfuzosin+Dutasteride does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.
Alfuzosin+Dutasteride should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.
In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Hence, it would best to inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfuzosin+Dutasteride once or twice daily.
Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Alfuzosin+Dutasteride.
In rare cases, Alfuzosin+Dutasteride may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Alfuzosin+Dutasteride. Your doctor may perform surgery differently to prevent any complications.
Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with Alfuzosin+Dutasteride. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.
Alfuzosin+Dutasteride may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions to certain conditions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.