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Medical Conditions - Dutasteride

Dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, treats benign prostate gland enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Its profound side effect or complication is its ability to increase the risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer. Other adverse effects include erectile dysfunction, ejaculation problems, and loss of sexual desire.

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Is it safe to take Dutasteride daily for scalp psoriasis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Managing scalp psoriasis along with androgenetic alopecia at a young age can feel stressful, especially when you are starting multiple treatments at the same time.

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Is it a must to undergo surgery for enlarged prostate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father was on medication and had a history of urine retention in the past. Currently, he is on a catheter. The chances of medical management will not be successful.

Why do I have a low libido, and are there ways to correct it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms are common in young men who masturbate early in life.

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What are the signs and symptoms of a bad gall bladder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How old are you? There is no need to worry. Small concretions are commonly found in the gallbladder.

How to treat Dutasteride-induced erectile dysfunction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drugs like Dutasteride acts by inhibition of conversion of testosterone to its more active and potent form of dihydrotestosterone.

Can low blood pressure cause fainting episodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He probably fell due to low blood pressure induced by Tamsulosin.

On 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss. Suggest a higher dose.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from hair loss.

My semen is reddish brown in color. Should I be concerned?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reddish-brown color of the semen indicates a condition called hematospermia.

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What if I discontinued Veltam plus in a person with BPH?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I would suggest you continue medicines as at present his flow (which is good) and postvoid (which is less, it should be less only) are because of medicines.

My precum is four times excess than the normal. Is there any medication to reduce it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Precum is the fluid coming naturally out before ejaculation, its function mainly is to lubricate during intercourse. It man contain sperms as well.

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