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I have been prescribed Dutastearide Capsule ( also known as Dutas-- 0.5 mg), for reducing the size of my Prostrate . i am not keen on undergoing Surgery in a hurry .
Wish to learn -- whether Dutastearide causes/ has caused any side -effects pls ?
Your response would be helpful pls . thks
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reg52510 jagdeesh
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uncklefester reg52510
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There is a new study saying this type of drug does not cause ED . It's the BPH that's causing the problem
jagdeesh uncklefester
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I am 62 Years , PSA is 1.06 (total)
The Results of Recent Uroflowmetry Test are :
Average Flow Rate is 4.5 ml/s
Max Flow Rate : 11.9 ml/sec
I need to wake up 2-3 times in the night to void the bladder
I am already taking Alfusozin 10mg, ....Urotone (Bethanechol chloride) since last 3-4 weeks . Urologist has prescribed Dutasteride
I am trying to learn about Side effects experienced if any for Dutasteride from someone who has already used it -- based on his first-hand experience pls ..
I would certainly prefer to avoid Surgery .
thks
kenneth1955 jagdeesh
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Hey Buddy Sorry that your are having a problem. This drug can cause alot of problems. Sexual problems, less ejaculation, testicle pain and a decrease in sex all together. But sometime they do not effect some men. This is better they some that cause retro and other problems. The best thing you can do is go on line and look it up and read for your self. Try it for a while and if any of the side effects happen stop and talk with your doctor. Take care Ken PS don't let hime talk you into any surgerys
mark23925 kenneth1955
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richp21 jagdeesh
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I was prescribed a similar medication (finasteride) which basically did not help. If you decide against medication or the medication doesn't alleviate your symptoms, please know that there are procedures you can research and consider that are significantly less invasive and problematic that full on surgery. This forum had a wealth of information about all the procedures and surgeries that are available.
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sandhu.nurat jagdeesh
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You need to realize that prostate surgeries have come a long way. Some are not even worth calling surgeries.
Heres the few you should research
-- urolift
-- pulmonary artery embolization (pae)
-- green laser
-- holep
-- turp
urolift is a 5 min procedure, and does not change the anatomy of your urinary symptom, and is reversible, plus the effects are visible in a week or two.
PAE is new and although slightly more invasive, literally shrinks the prostate size, and does not change the anatomy of your urinary system either. also urlogist might not recommend pae, because its done by a radiologist and hence no $ for urologist.
Green laser and holep and worth calling surgeries, and do change your anatomy.
turp is definitely a full fledged surgery but has serious side effects, and i wouldnt advise it at all.
jagdeesh sandhu.nurat
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However I am simultaneously and seriously looking for feedback/ first- hand experience from Members who have ACTUALLY undergone any of the following Procedure Like : PAE , Green Laser , HOLEP, TURP , and Specifically ---a) what is the extent of Improvement .. b)Problems faced if any , after undergoing the Procedure . Are they long-lasting etc ?
richp21 jagdeesh
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There are many first hand accounts for PAE in other discussions on this forum. Especially check out: https://patient.info/forums/discuss/has-anyone-out-there-had-a-prostate-artery-embolization--301859
uncklefester jagdeesh
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I've been on fernasteride for about a year. I think it's similar drug.. I've not had any problems with it. And finally my small bald spot is going away
Vibes jagdeesh
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hank1953 Vibes
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Vibes hank1953
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gp said psa high so sent me to UR even though other symptoms didn't appear serious. After UR did digital and endoscope exams he said prostate was HUGE. Got infection apparently from endoscope and been on meds aver since - (several years ago).
Vibes hank1953
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Semen taken on dark color that stains and did not go away after quit flomax.
"Ever", not "aver" in other post.
uncklefester Vibes
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Did you get the infection after a cystoscopy? I assume you mean an infection in your prostate. I never had perineum pain until i had a cystoscopy. The uro the did the cystoscopy just ignored me when mentioned it. I'm not saying he caused it but he.may have.
reg52510 uncklefester
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I believe that anytime doctors invade your body with foreign objects, there's a chance of infection or of them nicking some internal organ. I realize there are times when it's necessary, but I think there should always be strong justification for it before consenting to any invasive procedure.
richp21 reg52510
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hank1953 Vibes
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Vibes uncklefester
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uncklefester Vibes
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