{"id":62,"date":"2026-09-29T15:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T19:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/product\/dutasteride\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:02:11","slug":"dutasteride","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/product\/dutasteride\/","title":{"rendered":"Dutasteride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"overview\" data-nav=\"Overview\"><span class=\"kicker\">Overview<\/span><h2>What Dutasteride is<\/h2><p>Dutasteride inhibits both type 1 and type 2 5-alpha-reductase, lowering dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In the UK, the EU and the US it is authorized for benign prostatic hyperplasia; in some countries it is also authorized for male pattern hair loss.<\/p><p>Suitability and dosing are decided by a prescriber on the basis of the approved product information.<\/p><\/section>\n<section id=\"how\" data-nav=\"How it works\"><span class=\"kicker\">How it works<\/span><h2>Both forms of 5-alpha-reductase, <em>one capsule<\/em><\/h2><p>Dutasteride inhibits both the type 1 and type 2 forms of 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It lowers DHT more than finasteride, which inhibits mainly type 2, and has a much longer half-life of several weeks.<\/p><div class=\"mech\"><div><b>Type 1 and type 2<\/b><span>Both forms of the enzyme are inhibited.<\/span><\/div><div><b>DHT<\/b><span>Circulating levels are strongly reduced.<\/span><\/div><\/div><p>In a randomized trial in men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride 0.5 mg increased hair counts compared with placebo and finasteride.<sup><a href=\"#references\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/section>\n<section id=\"safety\" data-nav=\"Safety\"><span class=\"kicker\">Safety<\/span><h2>Side effects and warnings<\/h2><p>Reported side effects include:<\/p><ul class=\"bul\"><li>Reduced libido, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorders<\/li><li>Breast tenderness or enlargement<\/li><li>Depression and, rarely, suicidal thoughts.<sup><a href=\"#references\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"warn\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-alert\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Important<\/strong>Sexual side effects may persist after stopping. Dutasteride roughly halves PSA values, which must be taken into account in prostate testing. Women who are or may become pregnant must not handle leaking capsules. Always read the patient information leaflet.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"documents\" data-nav=\"Documents\"><span class=\"kicker\">Documents<\/span><h2>Product information<\/h2><div class=\"docs\"><div class=\"doc-row\"><span class=\"ico\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-file\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span>Patient information leaflet<small>Supplied by the partner pharmacy<\/small><\/span><\/div><div class=\"doc-row\"><span class=\"ico\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-file\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span>Prescribing Information<small>Official product information<\/small><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"faq\" data-nav=\"FAQ\"><span class=\"kicker\">FAQ<\/span><h2>Common questions<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top:18px\"><details open><summary>Do I need a prescription?<svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><p>Dutasteride is a prescription-only medicine. After your request, the partner pharmacy verifies whether and how supply is possible, for example through an existing prescription or an assessment by an independent doctor where permitted.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How is it different from finasteride?<svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><p>Dutasteride inhibits both forms of 5-alpha-reductase and lowers DHT more; finasteride inhibits mainly type 2. For hair loss, finasteride 1 mg is the authorized option in the UK.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Why is blood donation restricted?<svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><p>Because of its long half-life, men taking dutasteride should not donate blood until at least 6 months after the last dose, as set out in the product information.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do I pay when I send a request?<svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><p>No. Payment is arranged individually with customer service once your request has been reviewed and can proceed.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"references\" data-nav=\"References\"><span class=\"kicker\">References<\/span><h2>Sources<\/h2><ol class=\"refs\"><li><span>Gubelin Harcha W, et al. A randomized, active- and placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride versus placebo and finasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia. <i>J Am Acad Dermatol<\/i>. 2014;70:489\u2013498.<\/span><\/li><li><span>MHRA. Finasteride and dutasteride: updated safety warnings for psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction. <i>Drug Safety Update<\/i>, May 11, 2026.<\/span><\/li><li><span>Avodart 0.5 mg soft capsules: Prescribing Information.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dual 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor authorized for benign prostatic hyperplasia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21],"product_tag":[25],"nm_classification":[],"class_list":["post-62","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-skin-hair-dermatology","product_tag-prescription","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/62","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=62"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=62"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=62"},{"taxonomy":"nm_classification","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novameds.health\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nm_classification?post=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}