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A member asked:
Is there any serious side effects of taking dutasteride & alfuzosin for very long time in a patient treated with bph?can these be taken for lifetime?
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Yes: Very safe and effective. Dutasteride will reduce the risk of prostate cancer, reduce the need for prostate surgery, reduce the risk of kidney failure. Will also tend to encourage more hair on the scalp.
Answered 4/1/2019
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