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

Summary:

Cholestasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Dutasteride (dutasteride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Paracetamol, and have Urinary tract infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholestasis 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 8,205 Dutasteride users. Check the latest studies of Dutasteride.

What is Cholestasis?

Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum) is found to be associated with 1,034 drugs and 1,808 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholestasis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

8,125 people reported to have side effects when taking Dutasteride.
Among them, 18 people (0.22%) have Cholestasis.

Among these 18 people:

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Dutasteride? *

Paracetamol: 7 people, 38.89%
Clopidogrel: 5 people, 27.78%
Irbesartan: 4 people, 22.22%
Trulicity: 4 people, 22.22%
Apixaban: 4 people, 22.22%
Bactrim: 4 people, 22.22%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 4 people, 22.22%
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 16.67%
Tamsulosin: 3 people, 16.67%
Simvastatin: 2 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Cholestasis? *

Hepatocellular Injury (liver injury): 7 people, 38.89%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 2 people, 11.11%
Haemodynamic Instability (disturbances in the blood movement in our body): 2 people, 11.11%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 5.56%
Cell Death: 1 person, 5.56%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 1 person, 5.56%
Angina Unstable (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle- unstable): 1 person, 5.56%
Bile Duct Stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the common bile duct): 1 person, 5.56%
Bleeding Disorders: 1 person, 5.56%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 1 person, 5.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 16.67%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 11.11%
Fungal Nail Infection: 2 people, 11.11%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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