Finasteride belongs to a group of medications known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Finasteride is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. Finasteride can be used alone or in combination with another medication called Doxazosin (an alpha blocker). These medications may be taken together to reduce the progress of your BPH symptoms. Pms Finasteri...More on finasteride indication

Dutasteride belongs to a class of medications known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. It is used to relieve symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men with enlarged prostates. BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that usually occurs in men after the age of 50. Dutasteride works to reduce the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes enlargem...More on dutasteride indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Pms Finasteride. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Pms Finasteride with your doctor. The...More on finasteride side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Apo Dutasteride. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Apo Dutasteride with your doctor. The...More on dutasteride side effects

Finasteride (for BPH) should not be taken by anyone who: is allergic to finasteride or to any of the ingredients of the medication is a child is a woman...More on finasteride contraindications

Do not take Apo Dutasteride if you: are allergic to dutasteride or any ingredients of the medication are allergic to medications in the same family (e.g., Finasteride) are a woman or child...More on dutasteride contraindications

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, you...More on finasteride precautions

There may be an interaction between dutasteride and any of the following: "azole" antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole) boceprevir chloramphenicol Cimetidine ciprofloxacin clarithromycin conivaptan Cyclosporine delavirdine Diltiazem grapefruit juice macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin) milk thi...More on dutasteride precautions