Why AVODART* (Dutasteride ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of AVODART: satisfied (average rating score: 3.28)

(based on 25 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** AVODART
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Prostatomegaly*6
2Benign prostatic hyperplasia*5
3Alopecia*3
4Prostate cancer*1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of AVODART **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Loss of libido4
2Erectile dysfunction*3
3Alopecia2
4Dizziness*2
5Drug ineffective*2
6Ejaculation disorder2
7Libido decreased2
8Depression2
9Polyuria2
10Anxiety2
11Musculoskeletal discomfort1
12Mental impairment1
13Lethargy1
14Headache1
15Joint stiffness1
16Tenderness1
17Feeling of despair1
18Eye pruritus1
19Disturbance in sexual arousal1
20Breast enlargement1

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for AVODART

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Dutasteride (Gi198745, Dutasteride, Avodart)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com