ake JALYN 30minutes after dinner every day.
If you miss a dose, you can take it later that same day, 30minutes after a meal. Do not take 2JALYN capsules in the same day. If you stop or forget to take JALYN for several days, talk with your healthcare provider before starting again.
If you take too much JALYN, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What should I avoid while taking JALYN?
Avoid driving, operating machinery, or other dangerous activities when starting treatment with JALYN until you know how JALYN affects you. JALYN can cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially at the start of treatment. A sudden drop in blood pressure may cause you to faint, feel dizzy or lightheaded.
You should not donate blood while taking JALYN or for 6months after you have stopped JALYN. This is important to prevent pregnant women from receiving JALYN through blood transfusions.
What are the possible side effects of JALYN?
JALYN may cause serious side effects, including:
Decreased blood pressure. JALYN may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure upon standing from a sitting or lying position, especially at the start of treatment. Symptoms of low blood pressure may include:
fainting
dizziness
feeling lightheaded
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.
Higher chance of a more serious form of prostate cancer.
Eye problems during cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, a condition called intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) can happen if you take or have taken JALYN in the past. If you need to have cataract surgery, tell your surgeon if you take or have taken JALYN.
A painful erection that will not go away. Rarely, JALYN can cause a painful erection (priapism), which cannot be relieved by having sex. If this happens, get medical help right away. If priapism is not treated, there could be lasting damage to your penis, including not being able to have an erection.
The most common side effects of JALYN include:
ejaculation problems
trouble getting or keeping an erection (impotence)
a decrease in sex drive (libido)
dizziness
enlarged or painful breasts. If you notice breast lumps or nipple discharge, you should talk to your healthcare provider.
runny nose
Dutasteride, an ingredient of JALYN, has been shown to reduce sperm count, semen volume, and sperm movement. However, the effect of JALYN on male fertility is not known.
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: 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 eva luated by your healthcare provider.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects with JALYN. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may