Vegetarian Dutasteride 100 Capsules

Vegetarian Dutasteride Capsules: 100 Capsules

Prescription-only dutasteride capsules in vegetarian HPMC shells (gelatine-free). Made to order in the UK and supplied following prescription approval.

Standard strength is 0.5mg per capsule, with custom strengths available if agreed with your prescriber.

What’s included

• 100 vegetarian dutasteride capsules

• Made to order for each patient

• UK pharmacy dispensing with batch and expiry

• Free prescription review

• Discreet, tracked UK delivery

Who it’s for

Adults prescribed dutasteride for hair loss who prefer a vegetarian capsule. Not suitable in pregnancy or for those trying to conceive.

Directions

Take as directed by your prescriber. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Important

Prescription-only. Dutasteride can affect PSA results, inform your GP. Avoid handling broken capsules if pregnant. Report any side effects to your GP.

How dutasteride works

Dutasteride is a dual 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks both Type I and Type II 5-alpha reductase enzymes that convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), reducing serum DHT by around 90 to 98% at the 0.5mg daily dose. Compared with finasteride (which blocks only Type II and reduces DHT by around 70%), dutasteride produces more complete DHT suppression.

What to expect

• 2 to 3 months: reduced shedding is often the first sign
• 4 to 6 months: visible thickening and some regrowth on the crown and mid-scalp
• 12 months: full effect. Results maintained by continued daily use
• On stopping: any hair gained is lost over 6 to 12 months. Dutasteride has a long half-life (roughly 5 weeks) so DHT levels take longer to recover than after finasteride

Side effects

Most men take dutasteride 0.5mg without issue. Dutasteride has a much longer half-life than finasteride (weeks versus hours), so any side effect takes longer to resolve after stopping.

Uncommon (roughly 1 in 100)

• Reduced libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Changes to ejaculation volume

Rare (less than 1 in 1,000)

• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Mood changes (incidence unclear, still reported)
• Persistent sexual effects after stopping treatment

Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000)

• Reduced semen quality or male infertility (worth discussing with your prescriber if you are actively trying to conceive)
• Testicular pain or discomfort
• Changes in liver function

When to seek urgent medical advice

• Signs of allergic reaction: facial or lip swelling, difficulty breathing, rash
• Significant mood change or thoughts of self-harm
• Unusual breast lumps or nipple discharge

Warnings and precautions

• PSA lowering: Dutasteride can artificially lower Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test results by around 50%. If you have a PSA test in future for prostate cancer screening, tell your GP you are taking dutasteride so the reading can be doubled for accurate interpretation.
• Post-finasteride syndrome: If you have previously stopped finasteride due to persistent sexual, mood or physical effects, disclose this on the questionnaire so your prescriber can review carefully.
• Concurrent DHT-blocking treatment: Do not combine with oral finasteride, topical finasteride or topical dutasteride without prescriber guidance.
• Longer half-life: Effects and any side effects take longer to resolve on stopping (weeks versus hours for finasteride).
• Blood donation: Not eligible to donate blood while taking dutasteride or for 6 months after stopping.

Who should not take dutasteride

• Women, in any circumstance
• Anyone under 18
• Anyone with a known allergy to dutasteride or other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
• Anyone with severe liver disease should be reviewed carefully by a prescriber