Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Dutasteride, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Dutasteride. Also, if you have been taking Dutasteride for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Dutasteride intake, when you are being [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride use in men might result in increased risk for prostate cancer. Individuals can present with increased pain and discomfort during urination and ejaculation, trouble starting and stopping the urination, increased frequency of urge for urination, and frank blood in urine. In individuals with metastases of prostate cancer, patients can also present with skeletal and bone pain, as bone is the primary [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually changing the dose to help optimum control of the symptoms, can help better control of the unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. If [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Appropriately discard any damaged Dutasteride capsule with contents leaking, making sure the contents will not come into skin contact with either you or any of your family members. Have gloves on before handling any damaged Dutasteride capsule. Any area of skin contact with the contents of the leaking capsule must be immediately washed with soap and water. Report the incident to your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride capsules can get deformed and discolored, when exposed to high temperatures. Always store the Dutasteride capsules at room temperature. Any deformed and discolored capsules must be discarded appropriately. Skin contact with the contents of the capsule can irritate the skin and result in compromise to the skin integrity. Always check for the integrity of the Dutasteride capsule before taking it. Make [...]