Avodart

Avodart is an approved treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is available in capsule form. It's primarily used for an enlarged prostate, but it can also be prescribed 'off-label' for hair loss. This means that even though it's not officially approved for hair loss, a clinician can still prescribe it if they believe it's safe and appropriate for you.

An enlarged prostate is a condition that mainly affects men over 50. The exact cause of the enlargement isn't completely understood, but it's believed to be related to the increased production of dihydrotestosterone that occurs in middle age. Symptoms can include trouble urinating, a weaker urine stream, needing to urinate more frequently, and, less commonly, blood in the urine.

The active ingredient in Avodart is dutasteride. Dutasteride works by affecting how testosterone is converted in the body. This helps to shrink the prostate and relieve symptoms.

Avodart is also very effective for treating hair loss. It works by addressing some of the hormonal problems that lead to male baldness, specifically by regulating testosterone production in the body.

Avodart comes in just one dose. If it's not effective for you, please log into your account and message our clinician. They can talk to you about other treatment options, as there might be different medications that could suit you better.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that Avodart is an effective treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Research indicates that dutasteride, the active ingredient, can help improve symptoms of an enlarged prostate over time, including better urinary flow and increased urination speed.