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Important Safety Information About JALYN

• JALYN is for adult men only. Women should not take or touch JALYN due to risk of a specific birth defect. If a woman comes in contact with leaking JALYN Capsules, she should wash the contact area immediately with soap and water.
• Do not take JALYN if you are allergic to dutasteride, finasteride, tamsulosin, or any of the ingredients in JALYN.
• JALYN may cause rare and serious allergic reactions, including:
• swelling of your face, tongue, or throat
• serious skin reactions, such as skin peeling

Get medical help right away if you have these serious allergic reactions.

• JALYN may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, especially when starting treatment, which may cause you to faint, or feel dizzy or lightheaded. Avoid driving or operating hazardous equipment when starting or restarting JALYN.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. JALYN and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects.
• Some types of medicines should not be taken with JALYN, including:
• ketoconazole, an antifungal medication, which if taken with JALYN can increase levels of tamsulosin, a component of JALYN
• alpha-blockers, like tamsulosin, which if taken with JALYN may cause fainting, dizziness, or feeling lightheaded
• Some types of medicines should be used with caution when taken with JALYN, including:
• erythromycin, paroxetine, or terbinafine, which when taken with JALYN can increase levels of tamsulosin, a component of JALYN
• cimetidine
• certain types of medicines that are commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, which when taken with JALYN may cause fainting, dizziness, or feeling lightheaded
• warfarin
• Only your healthcare provider can tell if your symptoms are due to BPH or a more serious condition like prostate cancer. See your doctor for regular exams.
• JALYN may cause serious side effects including a higher chance of a more serious form of prostate cancer.
• Your healthcare provider may check you for other prostate problems, including prostate cancer, before you start and while you take JALYN. A blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is sometimes used to see if you might have prostate cancer. JALYN will reduce the amount of PSA measured in your blood. Your healthcare provider is aware of this effect and can still use PSA to see if you might have prostate cancer. Increases in your PSA levels while on treatment with JALYN (even if the PSA levels are in the normal range) should be evaluated by your healthcare provider.
• Rarely, JALYN can cause a painful erection. If this happens get medical help right away.
• Do not donate blood until 6 months after stopping JALYN.
• Before you take JALYN, tell your doctor if you:
• have a history of low blood pressure
• plan to have cataract surgery
• are allergic to sulfa medications
• take medicines to treat high blood pressure
• have liver problems
• have any other medical conditions
• The most common side effects include:
• ejaculation problems
• trouble getting or keeping an erection (impotence)
• a decrease in sex drive (libido)
• decreased amount of semen released during sex
• dizziness
• enlarged or painful breasts. If you notice breast lumps or nipple discharge, you should talk to your healthcare provider
• runny nose

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