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Does Avodart Shrink The Prostate

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

how dangerous in causing aggressive prostate cancer is Avodart? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

Can I stop taking avodart as I already have prostate cancer . ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Hematologist)
Dr.   Anshul Varshney MD

what are the side effects of taking Avodart daily instead of regular Prostate tablets? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Klarida Papaqako MD

how long must you take Avodart before you see your prostrate shrink ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klarida Papaqako ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela MD

Dear Doctor. I am taking Avodart tamsulosin and Detrol for enlarged prostate .Is safe to take Viagra or Cialis .I am 60 years old.Thanks. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hari Charan Perigela ( General Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Vikas Poddar MD

Hi. Instead of Flomax ( Tamsulosin Hydrochloride), can i change it to Avodart ( dutasteride ) to relax the prostate for my antibiotics to penetrate well. as i still have stock of Avodart (dutasteride ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vikas Poddar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Matt Wachsman MD

Is Avodart and finasteride the same medication? My husband has taken .5 mg of Avodart for several years for an enlarged prostate. Recently we received a new prescription in the mail for Finasterid 5 mg... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matt Wachsman ( Addiction Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Rishi MD

Have 105cc enlarged prostate with associated problems, should I take Avodart or just get it out of the way with Greenlight surgery. Concerned about side effects from both alternatives’: Medication can ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rishi ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Ashakiran S MD

I have an enlarge prostate and am taking avodart and flomax for a year. prostate does not seem to be shrinking and am having a lot of problems in emptying the bladder, do you have any suggestions as ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashakiran S ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Parth Goswami MD

I have been diagnosed with BPH. My prostate is 2X the normal size. I am taking Avodart and Flowmax. I had a hip replacement 3 years ago and am otherwise in good health. Is Cooled Thermotherapy an ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth Goswami ( General & Family Physician)