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Avodart (Dutasteride) 0.5mg Capsules

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  • Treats genetic male pattern hair loss on the top of the head and the mid-scalp area.
  • Avodart contains the active ingredient Dutasteride.
  • Swallow one whole capsule daily, with or without food.
Suitable for age: 18 years +
Maximum per order:6
Consultation required?Yes

This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.

Type of medicine
Hair loss
Works by
Blocking the creation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — the hormone which is responsible for hair loss and male pattern baldness
Active ingredient
Dutasteride
Effective within
6 months
Pack size
30
Strength
0.5mg
Common side effects
Erectile dysfunction, loss of libido
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Generic
No
Use with alcohol
No known issues

Avodart Information

What Is Avodart?

Male pattern baldness (hair loss) is caused by a combination of genetic factors and the male hormone DHT, a male-specific hormone that causes your prostate gland to increase in size.

Avodart has been scientifically shown to treat male pattern baldness by blocking the production of the male hormone DHT.

By blocking this hormone, Avodart reduces the rate at which hair loss occurs, while promoting the growth of thicker, healthier hair.

While Dutasteride is highly effective at preventing hair loss, it can't repair dead hair follicles. This is why it's best to start treatment as soon as you notice your hair thinning or shedding at an unusual rate. If you're in the advanced stages of male pattern baldness, we want you to know that Avodart can still offer some help.

During the first six months of treatment, there may be some thinning of your existing hair. This may be due to the progression of your hair loss before Avodart had a chance to work, or some shedding of miniaturised hair that makes way for the new hair growth.

We understand that waiting for results can be frustrating, but your patience during this period is crucial for the treatment to work effectively. As with other hair-loss medications, patients taking Avodart should expect to wait a year or more before evaluating Avodart's effectiveness.

Only take one capsule a day. Avodart is not any more effective if you exceed the recommended dose.

It is best to start treatment as soon as possible after you have noticed hair loss, and results are seen sooner if treatment is started within a year of hair loss.

Avodart Alternatives

Avodart is one of the most successful and effective hair loss treatments available, but there are Avodart alternatives to choose from.

Avodart vs Finasteride

Finasteride is an Avodart UK alternative that is issued to men to tackle hair loss and male pattern baldness. It works in a very similar way to Avodart by blocking DHT production.

Finasteride is a prescription-only oral medication that is the unbranded generic version of Propecia. This means that it is a cheaper, low-cost alternative to expensive branded hair loss treatments.

Finasteride has high success rates, but Avodart is generally thought to be more successful.

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Avodart vs Propecia

Propecia tablets are a branded prescription-only medicine that contains the active ingredient finasteride.

Like Finasteride and Avodart, Propecia tackles hair loss in men by blocking the production of DHT.

In a like-for-like study comparing Avodart vs Propecia over the course of 24 weeks, the results showed that Avodart was more effective. Avodart users had more hair +94.6 hairs, compared to Propecia, who had +75.6 hairs.

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Side Effects of Dutasteride

Avodart side effects don't affect the majority of users however, as with any medication, there is always a chance that you may experience negative effects.

Below are the most common Avodart side effects (affecting up to one in 10 users):

  • Difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
  • Decreased sexual desire/sex drive (libido)
  • Difficulty with ejaculation
  • Decreased production of seminal fluid (this does not affect sexual function)
  • Breast enlargement or tenderness (gynecomastia)
  • Dizziness (particularly when taken with tamsulosin)

For a full list of side effects, you can read the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with this medicine.

Some of the adverse effects may decrease with duration of treatment.

However, if you are worried about any of the Avodart side effects listed above or you experience any other adverse effects not listed, speak to your pharmacist or healthcare provider for advice on how to proceed.

In a medical emergency (such as an allergic reaction or any painful or severe Avodart side effects), contact the emergency services or go straight to your local A&E.

Avodart & Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can occur as a side effect of using Avodart tablets to treat hair loss. This means you may experience the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during your course of treatment. This side effect may persist after you stop taking Avodart and can affect up to 1 in 10 men who use this medicine.

We have products such as Viagra which are proven to help males suffering from erectile dysfunction.

You can find a range of these treatments here.

Avodart Warnings

Before starting Avodart, it's essential to have an open and honest discussion about your medical history and current situation with your healthcare provider, especially if you have any of the following conditions:

  • You have liver problems
  • Avodart affects a blood test for PSA (prostate-specific antigen), which detects prostate cancer. If you are tested for PSA, tell your doctor that you are taking Avodart. Men taking Avodart should have their PSA tested regularly.

Avodart can cause the following problems to occur, if you are concerned, speak to a GP or pharmacist:

  • Avodart may result in breast tenderness and enlargement. If this becomes troublesome, or if you develop breast lumps or nipple discharge, talk to a medical professional, as these may signal a serious condition like breast cancer.

Other Medications and Avodart

Tell a healthcare professional if you take, have recently taken, or might take any other medication (including nonprescription drugs).

Some can react with Avodart and include adverse reactions. These medicines include:

  • Verapamil or diltiazem (for high blood pressure)
  • Nefazodone (an antidepressant)
  • Itraconazole or ketoconazole (for fungal infections)
  • Alpha-blockers (for enlarged prostate or high blood pressure)

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications, as you may need a reduced dose of Avodart.

Pregnancy, Breast-feeding and Fertility

Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant must not handle Avodart capsules. When they face exposure to dutasteride, they can absorb Dutasteride through the skin, which can affect a male baby's normal development. This is a severe risk in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.

Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water if there is any skin contact. Seek out medical attention if a pregnant woman has touched dutasteride.

Use a condom during sexual intercourse. Dutasteride can enter the semen. If your partner is or may be pregnant, avoid exposing her to your semen, as dutasteride may affect a male boy's normal development.

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