Alfuzosin + Dutasteride is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alfuzosin + Dutasteride is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alfuzosin + Dutasteride. If you are pregnant, do not take Alfuzosin + Dutasteride without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride safe during breastfeeding?
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride on the Kidneys?
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride on the Liver?
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin + Dutasteride on the Heart?
Using Alfuzosin + Dutasteride does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfuzosin + Dutasteride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfuzosin + Dutasteride habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alfuzosin + Dutasteride.
Interaction between Food and Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alfuzosin + Dutasteride, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alfuzosin + Dutasteride with alcohol.
No, Alfuzosin + Dutasteride and metoprolol should not be taken together because metoprolol is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfuzosin + Dutasteride might also lower the blood pressure. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking Alfuzosin + Dutasteride and metoprolol together.
Yes, Alfuzosin + Dutasteride might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Alfuzosin + Dutasteride is a brand name of alfuzosin and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlargement of the prostate gland) that causes difficulty in urination.
No, Alfuzosin + Dutasteride does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, Alfuzosin + Dutasteride might lower blood pressure (hypotension). It occurs due to vasodilation (widening of the blood vessels) because it inhibits the effect of certain chemical messengers (adrenaline and noradrenaline) that results in low blood pressure. If you are experiencing dizziness or lightheadedness after taking this drug which is a symptom of low blood pressure, then you are advised to lay down immediately till it subsides and drink salty water.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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