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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

Proscar, Aggressive Tumor Risk Questioned

Proscar, a widely used drug used to shrink the prostate, may not cause aggressive prostate cancer tumors after all. Back in 2003, a big government study found that Proscar reduced risk of developing prostate cancer by 25 percent--but appeared to boost the incidence of aggressive, potentially lethal tumors. Well, five years later doctors... Read more Chevron

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Proscar, Aggressive Tumor Risk Questioned

Proscar, a widely used drug used to shrink the prostate, may not cause aggressive prostate cancer tumors after all. Back in 2003, a big government study found that Proscar reduced risk of developing prostate cancer by 25 percent--but appeared to boost the incidence of aggressive, potentially lethal tumors. Well, five years later doctors... 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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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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posted 12/27/2007, comments (3)

Overactive Bladder at a Young Age? - Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I have had an overactive bladder for several years but for the most part it's been manageable. I am 42. Normally, I feel the urge to void about every 90 minutes. But it has started to interfere with important activities, like taking an intense admissions test for graduate school, when I need one or two extra restroom... Read more Chevron

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