Dutasteride + Silodosin Benefits & Uses

Dutasteride + Silodosin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Dutasteride + Silodosin Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride

Dutasteride + Silodosin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dutasteride + Silodosin is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Chest Pain
Swollen lips

Moderate

Impotence
Ejaculation disorder
Confusion

Mild

Decreased libido
Decreased semen volume
Rash
Urticaria
Dizziness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache
Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Loss of appetite

Dutasteride + Silodosin Related Warnings

Is the use of Dutasteride + Silodosin safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women
Is the use of Dutasteride + Silodosin safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Dutasteride + Silodosin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Dutasteride + Silodosin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dutasteride + Silodosin on the Liver?

Dutasteride + Silodosin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Dutasteride + Silodosin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Dutasteride + Silodosin on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Dutasteride + Silodosin with Other Drugs

Dutasteride + Silodosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Dutasteride + Silodosin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dutasteride + Silodosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Dutasteride + Silodosin

Is this Dutasteride + Silodosin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dutasteride + Silodosin is addictive.

Dutasteride + Silodosin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dutasteride + Silodosin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dutasteride + Silodosin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dutasteride + Silodosin

Information about the interaction of Dutasteride + Silodosin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Dutasteride + Silodosin Capsule