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DHT Oral

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Generic Name: DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL (DHT) - ORAL
Pronounced: (dye-HYE-dro-tack-ISS-ter-ohl)

DHT Oral Side Effects

This medication is generally well tolerated. However, it may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, thirst, weakness, headache, bone pain, dry mouth or increased urination. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these effects while taking this medication.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

DHT Oral Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have:

  • pre-existing heart disease
  • kidney disease
  • kidney stones
  • coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries)

This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DHT Oral Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including:

  • digoxin
  • cholestyramine
  • colestipol
  • mineral oil
  • thiazide diuretics (water pills)
  • phenobarbital
  • phenytoin
  • steroids

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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