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Wednesday, December, 03, 2008

People Who Are Living With Enlarged Prostate

Jeff

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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 moreChevron
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vincenzo

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (0)

questions

am having procedure for enlarged prostate may 20     How long is recovery??? How soon can I lift anything??  will urinating be painful after surgery???
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buldog

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posted 04/05/2008, comments (8)

Looking for help, finding none...

I must be doing somthing wrong. I have gone thru all of your posted" share posts" and have not found a single responce, from other readers , or from a Doctor with advice. Why would anyone post a problem if no responce is forthcomming? 
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Nasir javed

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posted 03/30/2008, comment (1)

Nasir Javed

  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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gasman122

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posted 03/08/2008, comments (0)

Trouble urinating after sex after greenlight treatment in Jan

I have lived most of my adult life with an enlarged prostate. Over the years I have been taking different medicines with only a little success. My PSA has always been low and  my docs were not overly concerned since I still could pee when I needed to,however what was happening was that I was developing a diverticulum on my bladder. I am now... Read moreChevron
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