Avodart for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia User Reviews (Page 2)

Avodart has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 38 reviews for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Avodart

Alan
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 29, 2023

"At 62 years old, I ended up in the ICU a couple of times due to a full bladder and lack of urine flow, resulting in the need for a catheter each time. My prostate size was 150. I started taking Avodart 6 months ago, and the first month was easy. However, by the third month, I experienced a complete loss of libido. I have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, and if it does happen, there is very little ejaculation. I'm looking forward to the surgery scheduled for next month, as I cannot continue with this medication in the long term."

6 / 10

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North...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 11, 2022

"Have both BPH and low grade prostate cancer (Gleason 3+3). Been on Flomax and Avodart for several years now with the common side effect of ejaculate issues, but thats about it. 67 yrs old and on Active Surveillance. PSA levels still elevated even with Avodart, and my most recent PSA test was 11.2 reading. MRI scheduled just to make sure there is nothing more sinister going on. Take both pills usually in early evening post-meals."

7 / 10

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ts590
Taken for 1 to 2 years
September 30, 2012

"I have been taking Avodart for about a year now, it has improved my night urinating, but I really do not like the decreased sex drive and ability to achieve a full erection and decreased semen output."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
October 11, 2009

"After two months, it had completely killed my libido and my ability to obtain an erection even with Viagra on board!"

1 / 10

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fatjack
September 17, 2008

"I have been taking Avodart for about two years now. It was prescribed because of an enlarged prostate which was affecting my ability to urinate. My stream is much improved. "

10 / 10

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Doonage
June 5, 2008

"This medication worked for me from day one! The flow immediately smoothed out. No problems for the first week of use, which is how long I have been on it."

9 / 10

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paul
January 23, 2013

"No change in PSA (still around 4) - sleep through the night though. No erectile dysfunction though however, cannot climax."

3 / 10

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Michael
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 14, 2018

"Destroyed my penis. Destroyed my self- confidence. Destroyed my wife's happiness. How come these people have not found a safe way to reduce the prostate. "

4 / 10

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Anonymous
January 14, 2009

"I have prostate cancer. The doctor prescribed Avodart and my PSA went from 10.6 to 2.1 in two weeks."

10 / 10

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three...
December 11, 2009

"It has been about three weeks now. I use to have to go every two hours. That has now doubled four. Definite decrease in sex drive. That is the trade-off."

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scott
September 29, 2008

"I've had 2 TURPS 11 years ago. Flow was fully obstructed for over a year. Flow has been decreasing. Have been taking this for one week and flow seems noticably improved. No side effects."

10 / 10

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psfra...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 25, 2021

"Serious balance issue first day of dutasteride tamsulosin."

5 / 10

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Greg
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 29, 2023

"The medication improves my urination greatly. But my libido is low, my penis is not erect and has shrunk."

7 / 10

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carlou
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 6, 2020

"this stuff is for real"

10 / 10

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4 Report

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