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5ARI DRUGS (DUTASTERIDE, FINISTRIDE) AHEAD OF PROSTATE CANCER

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barrie62598
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There was initial concern that 5 ARIs may increase the risk of serious, high grade PCa. This has been countered with some doubtful conclusions. I went from years of alpha blockers to DUODART (Dutasteride + normal dose of blocker) plus Prazosin. This took my blockers to double researched level + the Dutasteride. There was no promised BPH improvement nor reduction in gland size but 3+4 PCa came about a year later. 5ARIs are widely prescribed for BPH sufferers and a good portion of these lead to PCa progression yet no one accepts a link and it just goes on. Is there any recent research or action to clarify this situation???????

Barrie Heslop

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