Alternatives to dutasteride
1 same-class SPL records vs dutasteride - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Avodart
About dutasteride
Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules contain two medicines to treat enlarged prostate in men. They help improve symptoms like frequent urination.
Used for: This medicine treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, in men. It helps with symptoms like needing to urinate often, especially at night. It is for men who have an enlarged prostate causing these problems. This medicine is not approved to prevent prostate cancer.
1 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor peers (wide set)
dutasteride vs finasteride · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between dutasteride and finasteride in this extract (2,807-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | dutasteride | finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 1,233 | 2,106 |
| Fatigue | 1,142 | 3,949 |
| Dizziness | 985 | 2,377 |
| Asthenia | 933 | 2,106 |
| Diarrhoea | 896 | 2,265 |
| Fall | 807 | 1,733 |
| Nausea | 694 | 1,577 |
| Malaise | 663 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
dutasteride peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reading a wide 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor peer set (1 records)
dutasteride (Avodart) sits in a wide 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for dutasteride: This medicine treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, in men.
Top FAERS reaction fields for dutasteride total 8,610 reports across 10 reactions, set beside finasteride. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for dutasteride: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Avodart SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.