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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Avodart  Avodart has 12 Side Effects total
5 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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Avodart has 5 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avodart Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avodart Critical Seriousness - Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avodart Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avodart Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avodart |
Avodart has 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 |
Avodart Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Avodart has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Avodart has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Avodart has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Avodart has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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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 seriouosness 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. |
Avodart has 2 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Avodart 0.5 Mg Cap
Dutasteride 0.5 Mg Cap
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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.
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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