Should Flomax/Avodart permanently affect ejaculate volume even after discontinuing medication?

Hi Al,

Thanks for your question.  I've passed it along to one of our doctors to answer, and we'll let you know when we have a response.

-Dan

Avodart has been associated with a decrease in patients' ejaculatory volume. This drug has a very long half-life and the drug can remain detectable in serum for up to 4 to 6 months after discontinuation of the drug. Flomax may be associated with abnormal ejaculation, including not being able to ejaculate, decreased ejaculate and retrograde ejaculation. However, these side effects are not permanent and should be reversible after stopping the drug. Be patient....!

I have the same problem as the above question

I am a 60 year old man who had fairly large ejaculate volume prior to taking avodart.  I was always proud of this part of my "manhood".  I hope it returns.  I have only been off for one week and I am almost afraid to try.  The doctor said the serum level is present 4 to 6 months?  Here's hoping for us.  Hang in there pal.  I'll keep you posted and I'll look forward to your posting the day you discover its back to normal.

My Dr. has me on Flomax and Avodart , is there a problem with taking both of these prostate drugs together ?

I am 54 and have been on Flomax for about a week.  To my pleasant surprise I seem to have a deeper orgasm and a stronger ejaculation.  This seems to be the opposite of what I see here.  Wondering if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms.

I have taken Flomax and Avodart for the past six months.  I have noticed a considerable change in ejaculate volume.  I stopped taking the Flomax and now take only the Avodart.  While ejaculate volume issues subsided somewhat there are still issues with it.  I have noticed some improvement in my erectile dysfunction issue but I feel certain that the Avodart is still having an impact with both the ed and the low ejaculate volume.  However, the low ejaculate volume does not have an impact on the orgasm effect.  I'm 67 years young (at least in my head) but must recognize that I do not have the libido of a 30 year old.  The ed  has been helped by the use of Viagra though it is definitely short term.

I am 60 taking flomax for 2-3 years 2 cap. /day 

It has stopped ejaculation completely!!

It has also almost completely taken away the sensation of orgasm even for masturbation. It seems that my brain knows that something happened but the body sensations are missing.

It has been a psychological chalenge to accept it. I am going to discuss other options with my dr in a few weeks..

last time I did I was told thaat flomax was the best there was short of surgery 

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