Dutasteride

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Dutasteride Uses

Dutasteride is used in the treatment of hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How Dutasteride works

Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Common side effects of Dutasteride

Impotence, Decreased libido, Ejaculation disorder, Breast enlargement in male, Breast tenderness in male

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Medicine brands for Dutasteride

Dutas

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹1441 to ₹1441

1 variant(s)

Veltride

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹321 to ₹321

1 variant(s)

Dute

Tetramed Biotek Pvt Ltd

Galcare Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Kasdap Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹121 to ₹121

1 variant(s)

Dutabest

Future Dermacare Pvt Ltd

₹84 to ₹84

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dutasteride

Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.
Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.

Frequently asked questions for Dutasteride

Q. How long does it take for Dutasteride to work?

Dutasteride starts working within a few days of taking this medicine, and you may notice a constant improvement in your symptoms. However, for some patients, this medicine may take around 3-6 months to work. You should keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.