DUTASTERIDE vs TERAZOSIN

Compare DUTASTERIDE (Dutasteride) and TERAZOSIN (Terazosin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.

DUTASTERIDE

Dutasteride, Avodart · 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

How it works

Other agent

Approved for

reduce the risk of acute urinary retention

and reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. Dutasteride in combination with the alpha-adrenergic antagonist

tamsulosin

reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR)

OralTablet

TERAZOSIN

Terazosin · Alpha Blocker

How it works

Pharmacodynamics A. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) The symptoms associated with BPH are related to bladder outlet obstruction, which is comprised of two underlying components: ...

Approved for

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Terazosin capsules are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). There is a rapid response

OralTablet

Quick Comparison

DUTASTERIDETERAZOSIN

Drug Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Alpha Blocker

Route

Oral

Half-Life

—

FDA Approved

—

Side Effect Frequency Comparison

Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data

Side Effects

DUTASTERIDE

Drug Not Working

>10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

TERAZOSIN

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

FDA Warnings

DUTASTERIDE

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Dutasteride reduces serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration by approximately 50%
1) Dutasteride may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer
3) Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle dutasteride capsules due to potential risk to a male fetus
2 Increased Risk of High-grade Prostate Cancer In men aged 50 to 75 years with a prior negative biopsy for prostate cancer and a baseline PSA between 2

TERAZOSIN

WARNINGS Syncope and "First-dose" Effect Terazosin capsules, like other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents, can cause marked lowering of blood pressure, especially postural hypotension, and syncope in association with the first dose or first few days of therapy
The risk of the events is greatest during the initial seven days of treatment, but continues at all time intervals
Because this condition can lead to permanent impotence if not promptly treated, patients must be advised about the seriousness of the condition (see PRECAUTIONS : Information for Patients )

Community Sentiment Analysis

Based on 8 Reddit discussions

DUTASTERIDE

25%

positive

8 threads

TERAZOSIN

positive

0 threads

Community-Reported Side Effects

% of discussions mentioning each side effect

Community Discussions

8 Reddit threads analysed for DUTASTERIDE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

859 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Hair Loss (3)

Insomnia (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

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r/tressless2,4519695y ago

Hair Loss

I can’t believe it’s actually coming back

These are my results after 9 months Dutasteride (Avodart) 0.5mg daily Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily I didn’t experience any side effects from either medication I do also have a transplant booked in January at a local clinic which I was quoted $8000aud Also wanted to mention Minoxidil in oral form is e

r/tressless9051836mo ago

26M- almost 10 months on oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily

I want to express my gratitude to the Tressless community for the immense amount of knowledge and support I have received in my search for solutions to hair loss. Before finding this community, I struggled greatly with insecurity about my hair loss. The feeling of helplessness and the fear of going

r/tressless7601121y ago

Hair Loss

Gem from 3 years ago

r/moreplatesmoredates719576mo ago

BEFORE / AFTER dutasteride and minoxidil 5%

Before using dutasteride 0.5 and minoxidil 5%, 3 months progress, i turn 27 on march, i started to lose my hair when i was 25, didn’t do much about it cause i was scared of the side effects that dutasteride might cause on the body, but after realizing how much i loss, i decided to try the medication

r/tressless712924mo ago

Hair loss journey and experience with Fin/Min/Dut

Long time lurker here and finally decided to post about my experience. Friend pointed out hair loss sometime in 2021 and that’s when I found this subreddit. I’ve only had what some consider minor hair loss. I have some temple recession (mostly right side), some crown thinning, and overall minor dif

r/tressless6731027mo ago

Insomnia

Hair Loss

Stop telling people to take Finasteride!

I am an MD with 9 years of work experience, and what I have seen on Reddit over the past few months regarding hair growth and health has terrified me, to the point that I think any subreddit about this topic should be shut down To summarize it, I've noticed that if you post a picture with any amount

r/Testosterone6526281y ago

Question for pharmacy peeps re: cytotoxic oral dosage forms loaded onto Pyxis/automated dispensing cabinet

Hey, I wondered if anyone would be willing to share their policies or informal practices regarding the loading of cytotoxic/chemotherapeutic agents into their automated dispensing cabinets? I am talking about unit dose tabs/caps/cups like methotrexate, bicalutamide, dutasteride, megestrol acetate li

r/pharmacy2411y ago

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