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Avodart add-on

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mid 60's, overwieght, no excercise (at this point). Hoping to...

Jeff

Saturday, May 17, 2008
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I was diagnosed with Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in August of 2006. I have been taking hytrin (terazosin) (80mg) each evening since then.   My wife saw an ad for Avodart (dutasteride) (0.5mg). I googled it then asked my urologist about it. He gave me some samples and a prescription...
  1. I'm confused......
    Steve
    Monday, July 14, 2008 at 06:38 PM

    Dude!!

    I'm thinking both medications treat the same issue (BPH), so I guess I'm wondering why you should or would be taking both at the same time? I have been taking Terazosin for almost two years myself, and when I see you claiming to be taking 80 Mg dosage, I'm like WTF????????? I take between 2 and 10 mg per day. I didn't notice any bigger improvement of symptoms at 8 or 10 Mg dosage, but did notice being much groggier the next day. How can you function on 80 mg??

    Steve

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