Comparing Flomax vs Avodart
Flomax | Avodart |
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Flomax (tamsulosin) | Avodart (dutasteride) |
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Prescription only
Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position. Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Flomax may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Avodart may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 295 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Avodart has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Flomax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Avodart side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Flomax prices |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
19 hours |
840 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 302 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:
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A total of 121 drugs are known to interact with Avodart:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 15, 1997 |
November 20, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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