Silodosin + Dutasteride
Information about Silodosin + Dutasteride
Silodosin + dutasteride uses
How silodosin + dutasteride works
This is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Common side effects of silodosin + dutasteride
Ejaculation disorder, Impotence, Headache, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Nausea, Abdominal pain, Breast enlargement in male, Breast tenderness in male, Vertigo, Drowsiness, Abnormal vision, Tachycardia, Hypersensitivity, Edema (swelling), Testicular pain, Blood in semen, Male infertility, Prostate cancer, Depression, Male breast cancer, Drug eruptions, Increased liver enzymes
Available Medicine for Silodosin + Dutasteride
Expert advice for Silodosin + Dutasteride
- You have been prescribed Silodosin + Dutasteride to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Silodosin + Dutasteride may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silodosin + Dutasteride.
- It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Silodosin + Dutasteride.
Frequently asked questions for Silodosin + Dutasteride
Silodosin + Dutasteride
Q. Is Silodosin+Dutasteride effective?
Silodosin+Dutasteride is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Silodosin+Dutasteride too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also known as prostate gland enlargement. It is a common condition in older men. BPH may cause symptoms like frequent or urgent need to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia) and inability to completely empty the bladder.
Q. Can the use of Silodosin+Dutasteride cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Silodosin+Dutasteride can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. These symptoms could be due to the presence of silodosin in the medicine. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.