Dear Dr. Motola,
What are the differences between Flomax, Uroxatral, and Avodart?
Flomax and Uroxatral are both drugs that are alpha-bockers. These drugs help to relax muscle fibers that squeeze the prostate. By relaxing these muscle fibers, the flow of urine will improve, your b...
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Combo of Avodart and Flomax over a 7 year period.
Carol BUck
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 04:09 PM
My husband was Dx with Prostate Cancer 7 years ago. His age was 74 and he decided to wait and watch treatment. He has been on Avodart and Flomax during the years and his PSA's have been 3.7 up to 7.8. His last PSA was 4.89 or 9+ using the 50% Avodart measure. His Dr discussed whether it is time to do something other than wait and watch. He is now 81 and wonders if doing anything at this age will really prolong his quality of life or just continue to wait and watch. He is healthy and very active but is on a pacemaker. Any suggestions?????
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Adverse effect of Avodart
Anonymous
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Dr.Motola,
I have BPH since I was in my 30s, and I am in my late 50s now, my doctors told me about Avodart that can solve my BPH, but I read that this drug can have serious side effect on me. i.e. making me to lose my masclinity is this true?
re: Adverse effect of Avodart
Anonymous
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Yes you are correct, using this drug could cause you to turn gay.
My husband was Dx with Prostate Cancer 7 years ago. His age was 74 and he decided to wait and watch treatment. He has been on Avodart and Flomax during the years and his PSA's have been 3.7 up to 7.8. His last PSA was 4.89 or 9+ using the 50% Avodart measure. His Dr discussed whether it is time to do something other than wait and watch. He is now 81 and wonders if doing anything at this age will really prolong his quality of life or just continue to wait and watch. He is healthy and very active but is on a pacemaker. Any suggestions?????