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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain While On Dutasteride And Tamsulosin?

I am taking dutasteride/tamsulosin as prescribed. I watch my diet and exercise every day .I take in about 1400 calories and my calorie expended (according to my fitbit( is usually over 2000 a day but I continue to gain weight. is the medication causing the issue?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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it is indicated in begnin hyper platia of prostate. take ultrasound prostate urometry and psamay be done consult urologist weight gain is not related to drug. diet control and exorcise is only way to control weight gain. consult dietician and gym expert.
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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain While On Dutasteride And Tamsulosin?

it is indicated in begnin hyper platia of prostate. take ultrasound prostate urometry and psamay be done consult urologist weight gain is not related to drug. diet control and exorcise is only way to control weight gain. consult dietician and gym expert.