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Does Avodart (Dutasteride) cause negative or harmful effects on the liver?

January 30, 2015
Asked By:mysteriouslyunpredictable in Philippines, PH

I've been taking Avodart (Dutasteride) twice a day for 6 and half months and now I'm planning to take it one pill every other day. I've been wondering if it causes any negative or harmful effects on the liver since the leaflet only stated that people who hav liver problems should be cautious in taking this drug, nothing was stated about it causing liver damage on healthy livers. I don't drink alcohol, soft drinks, eat junk food, fast foods. Just water and real food.

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Answer: Avodart, like many drugs, are metabolized by the liver. This does not mean these drugs are harmful unless you have

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Answer: Avodart, like many drugs, are metabolized by the liver. This does not mean these drugs are harmful unless you have

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February 5, 2015

Answer: Avodart and the liver

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
February 5, 2015

Answer: Avodart and the liver

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