Dutasteride / tamsulosin and Pain: What Users Say

• Lar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "After a month of taking dutasteride/tamsulosin, I developed such excruciating pain in my left buttock/hip joint that I could not put any weight on my left leg. Walking became difficult and painful. After discontinuing, symptoms are beginning to subside."

• Dcc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Started taking for BPH and helped with urine flow. I am a doctor, and this is a true review. The medication makes me weak and tired, along with insomnia. Medication causes orthostatic hypotension when standing from a seated position. The worst side effects include forgetfulness, tooth pain, low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, all of the above severe in nature. The medication's side effects outweigh its benefits. Do yourself a favor and don’t take this stuff."

• Dcc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Started taking for BPH and helped with urine flow. I am a doctor, and this is a true review. The medication makes me weak and tired, along with insomnia. Medication causes orthostatic hypotension when standing from a seated position. The worst side effects include forgetfulness, tooth pain, low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, all of the above severe in nature. The medication's side effects outweigh its benefits. Do yourself a favor and don’t take this stuff."

• Ram...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2013

Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have been taking Jalyn for 3 months. Did experience better urine flow and fewer trips to the bathroom at night. Side effects are: constipation, dry ejaculation (no semen), decreased libido, dizziness, and hip pain. Might consider switching medication depending on if side effects worsen."

• Nig...
• October 23, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Switched from finasteride to dutasteride. Huge mistake. Within 10 days developed horrific right hip pain. A 14 on the scale of 1-10. Couldn't walk till 10 a.m. Tears of pain were my norm. Stopped taking it 5 days ago. No change, maybe worse. Turn back!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I took it for about 4 months. It did work for urine flow. However, I developed knee pain without any injury, and my 'bad' knee flared up after 18 months of no issues. Hard to walk with both knees hurting. My doctor said knee pain was not a side effect, but I stopped taking it anyway. It's been 4 weeks, and my knees are better."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2025

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Check for low creatine kinase through blood test. Hip was bad when I was on finasteride. Went to orthopedic for a shot in hip. Research led me to low creatine kinase. Pain went away after a few days. Now starting dutasteride and second day feeling hip pain. Starting creatine again."

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2022

"Avoid this drug. I switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair loss, as I was told it is more effective. After 6 months of taking dutasteride, I could barely walk. Both of my knees were very painful, and one completely swelled up. What followed next was severe feet problems. I have stopped taking dutasteride now, but the damage has already been done, and I am going to require knee surgery down the line. I am only 32 and will now have knee and feet issues for life due to this drug."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2010

Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Worked really well. Hardly ever get up at night now. However, I am also now experiencing leg pain and weakness."

• uri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Severe muscle and shoulder pain, though relieves urinary symptoms."

• Bil...
• June 21, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "After taking dutasteride and tamsulosin for 3 months, I have hip pain and can't climb 3 stairs. I have severe pain, I have stopped taking it from today. I will know my result later. Thanks."

• Dub...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "One year of taking this and I sore left breast, leg, buttock, hip, eyesight poor, just stopped. Heartbreaking, will the pain go away? Peeing okay, apart from that not good."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2022

"Do not take this stuff, I'm only 30 years of age and this gave me knee pain. I have been off it about 3 weeks and still suffering! I was given it because the doctor thought I had a kidney stone."