Dutasteride 0.5 mg Capsules is included in the Pill Pass Discount Drug List at Pill Pals Pharmacy. This educational article summarizes key FDA-label topics for patients, caregivers, and prescribers who want a plain-language overview before speaking with a physician or pharmacist.
Drug Name
Dutasteride 0.5 mg Capsules
FDA Labeled Indications
Dutasteride is FDA-labeled for treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with an enlarged prostate to improve symptoms, reduce risk of acute urinary retention, and reduce need for BPH-related surgery.
Contraindications
Contraindications include hypersensitivity to dutasteride or other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, pregnancy, and use in women or pediatric patients in labeled products.
Warnings
Warnings include fetal risk if pregnant patients are exposed to dutasteride through handling leaking capsules, effects on PSA interpretation, and possible increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer noted in labeling.
Precautions
Patients should not donate blood during therapy and for a period after stopping as directed by labeling. Use caution with liver disease and CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions may include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders, breast tenderness or enlargement, and rash.
Pill Pass Discount Drug List Notes
Availability, quantity limits, manufacturer selection, and final dispensing decisions may depend on prescription requirements, clinical appropriateness, inventory, and applicable law. This article is informational and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or the full FDA-approved labeling for the dispensed product.
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Source note: this article is written as a patient-friendly summary of FDA labeling topics available through DailyMed and related FDA labeling resources. Manufacturer-specific labeling can vary, so patients should rely on the medication guide, package insert, prescriber instructions, and pharmacist counseling for their specific product.
Dutasteride 0.5 mg Capsules is on the Pill Pass List. This information is accurate as of May 13, 2026. If you would like more information on this medication, please contact your Physician or Pharmacist.
