When taking dutasteride, individuals should avoid the following:
Handling Crushed or Broken Tablets: Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid handling crushed or broken dutasteride tablets due to the risk of absorption through the skin, which may harm an unborn baby.
Blood Donation: Dutasteride can affect the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood, potentially interfering with prostate cancer screenings. Men taking dutasteride should inform healthcare professionals before donating blood to avoid misleading PSA test results.