Frequent urination a side effect of dutasteride.?

JoeySmith · Dec 11, 2009

I'm in my early 40s. I've been on dutasteride. for about a 1.5 years. Works well for the hair. Lately, though, I've noticed the urge to go to the bathroom more frequently, especially at night. Is this a normal side-effect? I have had the lack-of-focus symptom, but this has been more noticeable lately.

I would hate to drop the dutasteride. since its working well. Any thoughts?

Mew · Dec 11, 2009

Lately, though, I've noticed the urge to go to the bathroom more frequently, especially at night. Is this a normal side-effect? I have had the lack-of-focus symptom, but this has been more noticeable lately.

Drug is doing what it's designed to do: Inhibit 5AR1 and 5AR2 in both prostate and brain.

It atrophies your prostate thus you will pass more urine, and inhibits neurosteroid conversions in the brain which are necessary for proper mental function, memory, anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects, etc.

If you don't like the effects, get off it and use other solutions instead of internal 5AR inhibitors to control your hairloss.