Jalyn: Combination Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

Jalyn is a combination medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) in men. It contains two active ingredients, dutasteride and tamsulosin, which work together to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms.
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Drug
Where to get
Prescription drug available from pharmacies with a doctor's prescription.
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Jalyn FAQ


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What is Jalyn ®?

JALYN® is a combination treatment is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. JALYN® contains a combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin. Dutasteride prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What are the side effects of Jalyn?

Jalyn is a prescription medication used to treat and improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Serious side effects include decreased blood pressure, serious allergic reactions, a higher chance of a more serious form of prostate cancer, eye problems, and a painful erection that will not go away.

How do I get a Jalyn prescription?

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. JALYN® is a prescription combination medication used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride.

What is Jalyn (dutasteride & tamsulosin hydrochloride) used for?

Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride) is a combination of a benign prostatic hypertrophy agent and an alpha-blocker used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate ( benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH ). What Are Side Effects of Jalyn? Decreased blood pressure.

Who can take Jalyn (Jay-Lin) capsules?

JALYN (JAY-lin) (dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride) capsules JALYN is for use by men only. What is JALYN? JALYN is a prescription medicine that contains 2 medicines: dutasteride and tamsulosin. JALYN is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.

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