Dutasteride and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Dutasteride (dutasteride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Atrovent, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Dutasteride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,125 people who have side effects when taking Dutasteride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dutasteride?

Dutasteride has active ingredients of dutasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 8,200 Dutasteride users. Check the latest studies of Dutasteride.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 861 drugs and 831 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

On Sep, 11, 2025

8,125 people reported to have side effects when taking Dutasteride.
Among them, 21 people (0.26%) have Bronchiectasis.

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Dutasteride? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Dutasteride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dutasteride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *

Obstructive Airways Disorder (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 21 people, 100.00%
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): 20 people, 95.24%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 95.24%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 19 people, 90.48%
Drug Ineffective: 19 people, 90.48%
Cough: 18 people, 85.71%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 18 people, 85.71%
Asthma: 18 people, 85.71%
Sputum Discolored: 17 people, 80.95%
Sneezing: 17 people, 80.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 16 people, 76.19%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 14 people, 66.67%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 66.67%
Bacterial Infection: 14 people, 66.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 66.67%
Depression: 14 people, 66.67%
Prostate Cancer: 13 people, 61.90%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 12 people, 57.14%
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): 11 people, 52.38%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bronchiectasis:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dutasteride (the active ingredients of Dutasteride) and Dutasteride (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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