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posted 05/01/2009, comments (3)

What are the differences between Flomax, Uroxatral, and Avodart?

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 bladder should empty more effectively and urinary... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2009, comments (0)

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Will Avodart decrease testosterone w/out the side affects of hormones. ie Hot flashes, weight gain?

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posted 08/01/2008, comments (0)

Can Bactrim Decrease Fertility or Reproductive Performance?

Dear Dr. Motola, Is it ok to continue to try and conceive if I have a prostate infection and am taking Bactrim? No adverse effects on fertility or reproductive perfomance have been linked with the use of Bactrim. Avodart (dutasteride) is a drug that could have an adverse effect on a developing fetus, and women who are... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

Avodart, Flomax, and Decreased Ejaculate: When Will it Stop?

Dear Dr. Motola, Should Flomax/Avodart permanently affect ejaculate volume even after discontinuing medication? I am a 61 year old who had fairly normal ejaculate volume prior to taking Flomax and Avodart. I took these two drugs for three months, but stopped two months ago. I am surprised that the one side-effect of the drug (reduced... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (2)

Low PSA: Can Your PSA Level Be Too Low?

Dear Dr. Motola, If a person has a low PSA can you attribute this to any particular factor or factors? In other words are there any medical reasons for a low PSA? A friend told me that there has to be mitigating factors for this low score. A low PSA is usually desirable as it will be associated with a lower likelihood of... Read more Chevron

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