Is Dutasteride safe?
Clinical trials of Dutasteride showed that it was generally well tolerated. Most side effects were mild or moderate and generally went away while on treatment in both the Dutasteride and placebo groups. Drug-related side effects during the first six months were as follows: • Impotence (4.7 percent vs. 1.7 percent for placebo) • Decreased libido (3 percent vs. 1.4 percent), • Breast tenderness and breast enlargement (gynecomastia; 0.5 percent vs. 0.2 percent) • Ejaculation disorders (1.4 percent vs. 0.5 percent)” Duagen (Dutasteride) Drug Description – www.rxlist.com.
