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Reviewed on Jun 29, 2024. by Dr Daniel Atkinson GP Clinical Lead Registered with GMC (No. 4624794) Next review due on June 11, 2028.
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Last updated on Jun 29, 2024.

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  • Avodart is an off-label treatment for overactive bladder.

  • It works by impacting how testosterone is converted, which can help ease symptoms.
  • You take Avodart daily, and over time it can reduce the size of your prostate.

Avodart Dutasteride

What is Avodart?

Avodart is a licensed form of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment that comes as a capsule. It’s a medication for enlarged prostate, but it can also work as an ‘off-label’ treatment for hair loss – this means that although it’s not officially licensed for use in this way, a clinician can still prescribe it to you for hair loss if they decide that it’s safe and suitable.

An enlarged prostate is a condition that’s mostly experienced by men over the age of 50. It’s not fully understood why the prostate becomes enlarged, but it’s thought to be linked to the increased production of dihydrotestosterone men experience during middle age. Symptoms include difficulty and reduced force when urinating, urinating more often, and in rarer cases, blood in your urine.

How does Avodart work?

The active ingredient in Avodart is dutasteride. Dutasteride works by impacting on the conversion of testosterone in the body. This reduces the size of the prostate, and helps to ease symptoms.

Avodart has also proven to be highly effective at treating hair loss. It helps to correct some of the hormonal issues that contribute to male baldness by managing the production of testosterone in the body.[1]

What doses of Avodart are there?

Avodart is only available in one dose of 0.5mg. You’ll usually take one capsule once a day. If this isn’t working for you, send our clinician a message online, and they’ll discuss other treatments with you.

Treated trusted sources:

  1. Zhou, Z., Song, S., Gao, Z., Wu, J., Ma, J. and Cui, Y. (2019). The efficacy and safety of dutasteride compared with finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Interventions in Aging, Volume 14, pp.399–406
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This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on June 11, 2025. Next review due on June 11, 2028.

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Avodart Dutasteride

How to take Avodart

To get the most out of your mediation, you should always follow our clinician’s instructions, and the instructions in the package information leaflet that comes with your treatment. The usual steps are as follows:

  • take as advised by your prescriber
  • the typical dose is one capsule per day
  • swallow the capsule whole with water
  • it may take as long as six months to see noticeable effects
  • don’t take more than the amount prescribed to you

How long does it take Avodart to work?

You may notice that your symptoms improve within a few weeks. But it usually takes three to six months before you start to see your symptoms improve.

What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Avodart?

If you miss a dose of Avodart, just skip it and continue your course as normal when your next capsule is due. The important part is that you don’t double dose to make up for missed doses. Avodart doesn’t produce any significant side effects, but you should contact a clinician if you take too much and begin to feel unwell.

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This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on June 11, 2025. Next review due on June 11, 2028.

How we source info.

When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.

Avodart Dutasteride

Avodart isn’t suitable for everyone, and there are some things that you need to be aware of when taking it.

Here’s all the official info on it. If anything is unclear, let our clinician know, and they can talk with you about it.

Avodart Dutasteride

FAQ: Avodart

Have something specific you want to know? Search our info below, or ask our experts a question if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

How is Avodart different from other treatments for enlarged prostate?

Answer:
One of the main differences is that Avodart is available as a soft capsule. Other forms of prostatic hyperplasia treatment usually come as hard tablets. Not all treatments for prostatic hyperplasia are effective for hair loss treatment.

Is Avodart similar to any other treatments?

Answer:
Avodart is the branded version of Dutasteride. This means that it is essentially the same, it’s just branded differently and made by a different company. Branded products, such as Avodart, tend to be a little more expensive. Some people prefer brand names whereas other people prefer a more cost-effective product. Ultimately, the choice is yours. 

How effective is Avodart?

Answer:
Clinical studies have shown that Avodart is an effective treatment for enlarged prostate.

Studies have shown that the active ingredient dutasteride improves enlarged prostate symptoms in the long term, such as urinary flow and and the rate at which you can urinate. [1]

Do I need a prescription for Avodart?

Answer:
Avodart is a prescription only medication. This is just to make sure that the clinician can check the medication is safe for you before prescribing. It might be that there is an alternative form of treatment for you which they can recommend if Avodart isn’t suitable for you.

Why should I buy Avodart online with Treated?

Answer:
Our online service allows you to order Avodart in a prompt and discreet way. Tell us about your health, and we’ll advise you on the right treatment options for you. Choose your treatment from there and how regularly you’d like us to send it to you.

Once you’ve received your treatment, we’ll be sure to stay in touch. We want to make sure that the medication is working for you as expected. And if you have any questions, our clinicians are on hand to help. You just need to sign in to your account and send them a message.

Treated trusted sources:

  1.  Roehrborn, C.G. (2004). The Clinical Benefits of Dutasteride Treatment for LUTS and BPH. Reviews in Urology, [online] 6(Suppl 9), pp.S22–S30.

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