Looking for a Urologist to help reduce your prostate?
One drug to ask your doctor about is Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a medication classified as a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor. This classification indicates it works similarly to other drugs designed to treat comparable conditions. After treatment, the enlarged prostate should shrink within 24-48 hours. However, most people see changes in urinary function within 1-2 months. Over a six-month period, the prostate can shrink by as much as 50%, and in 75% of cases, treatment lasts for 3-4 years.
How it works: Dutasteride treats enlarged prostates by blocking the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes prostate growth. By reducing DHT levels in your body, the drug helps shrink enlarged prostates.
Important medication interactions: Your healthcare provider needs to know about all substances you’re taking, including:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Vitamins
- Herbal supplements
This information helps prevent potentially harmful drug interactions that could affect how dutasteride works in your body. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist about potential interactions with your current medications.
Dosage information: Dutasteride comes as an oral capsule in 0.5 mg strength. Your specific dosage plan will be tailored based on several factors:
- Your age
- The condition being treated
- Condition severity
- Other medical conditions you have
- Your response to the initial treatment
The doctor will determine the appropriate dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment based on your individual needs and medical situation.
