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What Are The Side Effects Of Dutasteride?

Hi its Ram I have been consuming dutasteride 0.5 mg tablet daily morning for hair Treatment. I have been using this Tablet since last 7 months & got Satisfactory Results. But I am having fear of this medicine as its steroid based. is their ny risk of ny kind of cancer lyk prosatate,blood if a person continiues it for a year.i have planned it to consume it on alternate days instead of daily basis & slowly slowly to stop prescription. Please suggest me.If i continue that mediine for more 3 or 4 months more, arte their health side effects ?
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Hello.Common side effects of dutasteride are due to its anti-androgen effect: increase breast size, decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction sometimes...
Dutasteride intake is not related to any type of cancer. The drug is safe, people with prostate problems take it for years. Your physician will establish the time required to take dutasteride.I wish you good health.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Dutasteride?

Hello.Common side effects of dutasteride are due to its anti-androgen effect: increase breast size, decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction sometimes... Dutasteride intake is not related to any type of cancer. The drug is safe, people with prostate problems take it for years. Your physician will establish the time required to take dutasteride.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)