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Can I Get Dutasteride Prescribed Online?

At PlushCare you can get dutasteride prescribed from a top online doctor following your virtual consultation.

Our board certified physicians are all graduates from the top 50 U.S. medical schools and commonly write prescriptions for dutasteride.

Read on to learn more about dutasteride and how to get it prescribed online.

What is Dutasteride?

Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate. Dutasteride’s brand name is Avodart. 

Dutasteride has also been shown to help with male pattern baldness but is not FDA approved for this treatment. Therefor hair loss treatment with dutasteride is considered off-label.

How Does Dutasteride Work?

Dutasteride works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate.

There is a hormone in your blood called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that causes your prostate to grow. Dutasteride prevents the formation of DHT and helps relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as developing acute urinary retention.

Dutasteride may also decrease the chance that prostate surgery will be needed. 

Dutasteride Dosage and Treatment 

Before you start taking your medication, be sure to ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand. Take Dutasteride as directed by your doctor. 

Typical dosage for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one 0.5-mg capsule per day. 

The strength of your dosage will be determined by your doctor depending on your age, how severe your condition is, and other medications and conditions you may have. 

Dutasteride comes in a capsule and is taken by mouth. Swallow the capsules whole and do not chew them or crush them. It is usually taken once a day with or without food as directed by your doctor.

Take it around the same time everyday. 

How Quickly Does Dutasteride Work?

Your symptoms may improve after you have taken dutasteride for 3 months but most patients see the full benefit after 6 months of taking dutasteride. 

Dutasteride Benefits 

Benefits of Dutasteride include experiencing less pain while urinating and less pain in your prostate. Some studies have found the benefit of hair growth while taking dutasteride. 

Side Effects of Dutasteride

Dutasteride may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• Inability to have or maintain an erection
• Decreased sex drive
• Ejaculation problems

Some side effects may be more serious. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately:

• Allergic reactions
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Peeling skin
  • Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
• Prostate Cancer
  • Weak urine
  • painful /burning urination
  • Blood in urine or ejaculation

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Considerations and Precautions of Dutasteride

Taking Dutasteride may increase your risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking dutasteride. 

Dutasteride should not be taken by women or during pregnancy. Taking the medication may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. 

If you think you are having an allergic reaction, call your doctor right away. Do not take this drug if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Dutasteride or any other 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors. 

Can dutasteride regrow hair?

Dutasteride can grow your hair. Recent studies have shown that medication that inhibits both type I and type II 5-alpha-reductase, such as dutasteride, increases hair count in men due to isoenzymes that are present in the hair follicles.

Speak to our doctors about receiving a hair loss treatment by booking an appointment here.

Dutasteride vs Finasteride 

Dutasteride and finasteride are both designed to stop the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes an enlarged prostate and causes male pattern baldness.The main difference between both Dutasteride and Finasteride is the intensity of the effect. 

Is Dutasteride Better Than Finasteride for Hair Loss?

Finasteride 1mg blocks about 70% of DHT, whereas dutasteride 0.5mg blocks more than 90%.

This means that dutasteride is more effective at stopping the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Finasteride is generally the first line treatment for hair loss, but a recent study has shown dutasteride as a stronger hair loss treatment. 

Can You Lose Hair on Dutasteride?

Dutasteride blocks dihydrotestosterone from causing male pattern baldness. Speak to your doctor if you are taking dutasteride and are experiencing hair loss.

Is it Safe to Take Dutasteride?

Yes, It is safe to take dutasteride as prescribed by your doctor. Tell your doctor about other health concerns or side effects you may have while taking Dutasteride. 

Is it Safe to Take Dutasteride Long Term?

It is safe to take dutasteride long term since results can take nearly a year for full beneficial results to appear. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Do You Need a Prescription For Dutasteride?

Legally, you need to have a consultation with a doctor before you can receive a dutasteride prescription medication. That said, you can get a prescription without going into the doctor’s office by seeing a doctor online.

Online doctors can write prescriptions and prescription refills and will electronically send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice, following your online appointment.

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