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Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of Avodart  and Saw Palmetto Avodart and Saw Palmetto have 21 combined Side Effects total
7 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Avodart |
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| | Avodart is also known by the generic name Dutasteride
USES:
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH.
This medication should not be used by women or children.
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Uses of Saw Palmetto |
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Saw palmetto has been used in men for urination problems (e.g., decreased urine flow, nighttime/frequent urination) due to an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Avodart and Saw Palmetto Combined Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects |
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| | Critcal Seriouosness - Backache - Back Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Saw Palmetto and Avodart combined |
Avodart and Saw Palmetto Combined have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avodart and Saw Palmetto combined |
Avodart and Saw Palmetto Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | There are no drug-drug interactions between Avodart and Saw Palmetto. |
Avodart has 4 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avodart.
Avodart Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Avodart.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Avodart.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Avodart.
Oligospermia - Low Sperm Count is a contraindication of Avodart. |
Saw Palmetto has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Saw Palmetto.
Saw Palmetto Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Contraindication Warnings
Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Saw Palmetto.
Diarrhea is a contraindication of Saw Palmetto.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Saw Palmetto. |
Avodart - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Saw Palmetto - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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