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Jeff

posted 05/17/2008, comment (1)

Avodart add-on

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 and told me to take it in addition to the... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/21/2008, comment (1)

Is the Memokath Stent a Good Option for Enlarged Prostate?

Dear Dr. Motola, I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been on Flomax for the past 6 years. My urologist prescribed Avodart which I found prevented me from having a sexual climax so have stopped taking it. He has now suggested that he "implant" a Memokath Stent... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/30/2008, comment (1)

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hi,I am using Avodart 0.5mg from last nine months regularly,1 capsule daily and also taking Cardura 2mg from last two years and now my Prostate Size is 4.7x 3.9 and weight is about 42gms.Please tell me how long i can take Avodart in any condition.And also tell me can i take both medicines(Avodart and Cardura)side by side?

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I am 63, had BPH for 6 years, have been on Flomax, need surgery.

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (15)

UNABLE TO HAVE AN ORGASM

Dear Dr Greenstein,I have BPH and am on Flomax and, more recently, Avodart.While on Flomax alone I had no problem having an orgasm.However, while on Flomax and Avodart I am unable to have one. I came off the Avodart but remained on Flomax and now find that I cannot have an orgasm. Is this a side effect of both Flomax and Avodart? - and... Read more Chevron

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I am 63, had BPH for 6 years, have been on Flomax, need surgery.

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posted 03/02/2008, comments (2)

MEMOKATH STENT FOR TREATMENT OF URETHRAL STRICTURE

Dear Doctor,I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been on Flomax for the past 6 years. My urologist prescribed Avodart which I found prevented me from having a sexual climax so have stopped taking it. He has now suggested that he "implant" a Memokath Stent to... Read more Chevron

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