Avodart and Agitation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Agitation is reported as a side effect among people who take Avodart (dutasteride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lipitor, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Agitation when taking Avodart. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,537 people who have side effects when taking Avodart from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Avodart?

Avodart has active ingredients of dutasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 16,428 Avodart users. Check the latest studies of Avodart.

What is Agitation?

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement) is found to be associated with 2,279 drugs and 3,314 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Agitation.

On Apr, 18, 2026

15,537 people reported to have side effects when taking Avodart.
Among them, 99 people (0.64%) have Agitation.

Among these 99 people:

How long have people been on Avodart when they have Agitation? *

What is the gender of people who have Agitation when taking Avodart? *

female: 4.26 %
male: 95.74 %

What is the age of people who have Agitation when taking Avodart? *

What are other drugs people take besides Avodart? *

What are other side effects people have besides Agitation? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 26 people, 26.26%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 23 people, 23.23%
High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 21.21%
Confusional State: 20 people, 20.20%
Headache (pain in head): 19 people, 19.19%
Dizziness: 12 people, 12.12%
Aggression: 12 people, 12.12%
Fall: 11 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 11 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 17.17%
Parkinson's Disease: 14 people, 14.14%
Depression: 12 people, 12.12%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 9 people, 9.09%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 6 people, 6.06%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 6 people, 6.06%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 6.06%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 6.06%
Polycythaemia (proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells increases): 6 people, 6.06%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 5 people, 5.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Agitation:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dutasteride (the active ingredients of Avodart) and Avodart (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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