I have BPH. I've been on flomax for about 10 years. It has worked FABULOUSLY
for me. No side effects, and quite effective. However, I have been having
increasing problems. My physician suggested adding avodart to the mix.
My concern is mostly the fact that I have a good track record of PSA scores.
I am concerned that avodart might artificially lower it, thus possibly
missing the much more serious prostate cancer.
Any thoughts on that? Is there a definitive multiplier that would allow me
to keep continued track of my PSA score, accurately factoring in the effects
of avodart?
Mel
> I have BPH. I've been on flomax for about 10 years. It has worked FABULOUSLY
> for me. No side effects, and quite effective. However, I have been having
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> Mel
Hi Mel...Avodart will lower your PSA by aprroximately 50%, but the
actual percentage reduction varies from man to man. I wouldn't worry
too much about moving from your current PSA scores to a new level, it
is still the trend over time that is paramount. There are studies
that show that use of Avodart actually makes it somewhat easier to
detect a recurrence because the effect of BPH upon PSA variation is
reduced by Avodart. Hence changes in your PSA trend due to recurrence
would be more easily recognized...ron
MZB - 27 Feb 2008 20:21 GMT
Ron:
Well, I'm not talking about recurrence. I have not had PC, but my father did
and I want to stay vigilant
mb
On Feb 24, 10:15 am, "MZB" <m...@noway.prudigy.net> wrote:
> I have BPH. I've been on flomax for about 10 years. It has worked
> FABULOUSLY
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>
> Mel
Hi Mel...Avodart will lower your PSA by aprroximately 50%, but the
actual percentage reduction varies from man to man. I wouldn't worry
too much about moving from your current PSA scores to a new level, it
is still the trend over time that is paramount. There are studies
that show that use of Avodart actually makes it somewhat easier to
detect a recurrence because the effect of BPH upon PSA variation is
reduced by Avodart. Hence changes in your PSA trend due to recurrence
would be more easily recognized...ron