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Research Notes on Avodart
Avodart is a brand name for the drug dutasteride. It is used to shrink an enlarged prostate in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).1 For complete information, see the dutasteride WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- Side effects include decreased libido, impotence and abnormal ejaculation.2
- Certain drugs, including HIV medications can have negative interactions with Avodart.3
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Company Information on Avodart
- GlaxoSmithKline: GlaxoSmithKline Official Site
- Hoover's: GlaxoSmithKline Company Overview
- Wikipedia: GlaxoSmithKline
Research Notes References
- ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Dutasteride (Avodart)
- ↑ eMedTV: Avodart Side Effects
- ↑ eMedTV: Avodart Drug Interactions
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone - Claimed on 3/4/2010 - Submitted for review on 3/4/2010
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D. - Claimed on 3/4/2010
- Last update: Mar. 5, 2010 (15.5 days ago)
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Avodart Drug Information, What Is Avodart, Avodart Overview
- Last update: Mar. 4, 2010
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