Dutasteride and tamsulosin and Tadalafil interaction

Dutasteride and tamsulosin and Tadalafil: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Tadalafil (Cialis) label · effective 2026-06-03

Major

CIALIS is not recommended in combination with alpha-blockers for the treatment of BPH because efficacy of the combination has not been adequately studied and because of the risk of blood pressure lowering.

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Moderate

Clinical pharmacology studies have been conducted with coadministration of tadalafil with doxazosin, tamsulosin or alfuzosin. [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] .

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Moderate

Use of CIALIS with alpha-blockers, antihypertensives or substantial amounts of alcohol (≥5 units) may lead to hypotension ( 5.6 , 5.9 ).

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Moderate

Caution is advised when CIALIS is used as a treatment for ED in men taking alpha-blockers.

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Moderate

…Physicians should be aware that CIALIS for once daily use provides continuous plasma tadalafil levels and should consider this when evaluating the potential for interactions with medications (e.g., nitrates, alpha-blockers, anti-hypertensives and potent inhibitors of CYP3A4) and with substantial consumption of alcohol [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 )] .

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From the Dutasteride and tamsulosin (Jalyn) label · effective 2026-03-09

Moderate

Exercise caution with concomitant use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors, as this may increase the risk of hypotension.

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Moderate

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors Caution is advised when alpha-adrenergic–antagonist-containing products, including JALYN, are coadministered with PDE-5 inhibitors.

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Minor

Alpha-adrenergic antagonists and PDE-5 inhibitors are both vasodilators that can lower blood pressure.

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