What Is The Probability Of Getting A Very Serious Form Of Prostrate Cancer If I Start Taking Dutasteride?

Posted on Sat, 12 May 2018

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Question : hello. What is the probability of getting a very serious form of prostrate cancer if I start taking dutasteride?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Dutasteride is not linked with prostate cancer

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Dutasteride is often given to patients of benign prostatic hypertrophy to improve urine stream. It has mo relation to prostate cancer.
There is nothing to worry.
Thanks and regards
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