Need an urologist to answer my question. Can after years ofNeed an urologist to answer my question. Can after years of taken avodart and a stable psa but after routine check PSA was inreased, Was not completely compliant for 4 weeks and took test two weeks af… read more
Dr-KHAN
Urologist
Master's Degree
623 satisfied customers
I have been taking Avodart for 5 years, and when I startedI have been taking Avodart for 5 years, and when I started taking cialis six months ago I stopped taking itI am 59yr old with a history of BPHmy latest PSA score doubled , my first after stopping the … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
During my visit to my Urologist my latest PSA rating wentDuring my visit to my Urologist my latest PSA rating went from 6.5 to 11.2 in a six month period. I have my PSA levels tested every six months I have had BPH for twenty years and have had four biospsy… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
1,584 satisfied customers
My recent PSA was 15.5 ng/ml and my PSA Free was 3.15 ng/mL.My recent PSA was 15.5 ng/ml and my PSA Free was 3.15 ng/mL. My Urologist tells me I am just one of "those guys" who has an elevated PSA. He did a biopsy several years ago where he got 22 "samples" of… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
Rising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husbandRising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husband has been on Avodart since November, 2010. His PSA peaked at 3.8 in April, 2010, at which time he had a negative biopsy. His Free PSA was 26… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
I have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is onI have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is on Avodart. Below is a summary of my husband's health history: (he's currently 55) December 22 -25, 2009 Gross Hematuria: Mr. Xxxxx, a 52-year-… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
I have bph with infection....psa 5.1 in 2005, biopsyi have bph with infection....psa 5.1 in 2005, biopsy negative, 2010 psa 6.5 on avodart, biopsy negative, may 2012 psa 8.4 on avodart, biopsy negative...what do you suggest we do to get psa down?… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
I have PSA every 6 months due to an elevated PSA in Nov.I have PSA every 6 months due to an elevated PSA in Nov. 2007 which was 5.0. I was placed on Avodart and went back after Biopsy and it was 3.4 - My average over last 4 yrs is: 2.60 and that is taking … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
In 2006 I was diagnosed with BPH. My doctor prescribedIn 2006 I was diagnosed with BPH. My doctor prescribed Flomax. In June 2008 after I complained of continuing problems with urination I was sent to a urologist. He looked at my PSA score, which was 1.8… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
My PSA has in less than 3 years, and recent tests have beenMy PSA has doubled in less than 3 years, and recent tests have been in the 6.1 to 6.5 range. When a biopsy caused the prostate to swell and impede urine flow, a urologist prescribed Avodart and Tamsul… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
My first PSA test result 7 years ago (at age 53) was aroundMy first PSA test result 7 years ago (at age 53) was around 12. Subsequent tests have all been lower, mostly between 6-8, but recent tests have been even lower. Five years ago I had two sets of biopsi… read more
Urologist,M.D.
Doctoral Degree
4,105 satisfied customers
I am 60 years old and currently on Avodart and Flomax. AfterI am 60 years old and currently on Avodart and Flomax. After 9 months I had a blood test for a routine physical and had a PSA of 1.5....which my regular doctor said was good (I normally run between 2 … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
I had a problem with gross hematuria 7 months ago. I startedI had a problem with gross hematuria 7 months ago. I started Avodart and the symptoms stopped in approximately 30 days. I have remained on Avodart for 6.5 months. Before starting Avodart my PSA was 8.… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
Almost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few dropsAlmost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few drops of blood coming out of his penis during a bowel movement. This happened with every bowel movement for three days, then stopped. He also had b… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
My total PSA was 4.91 in December, '07 and 7.06 inMy total PSA was 4.91 in December, '07 and 7.06 in September, '09. All prostate biopsies taken in October, '09 were benign. I have been taking Avodart 5mg since October. In May, my urologists ordered … read more
Dr. B
Doctoral Degree
62 satisfied customers
PSA Levels up to summer 2007 were all below 1.0; April 2009PSA Levels up to summer 2007 were all below 1.0; April 2009 PSA was 1.6; March 2010 3.8. My dr put me on 500 MG levequin for two weeks, and then four weeks of 2x daily 500 MG of ciprofloxacin. PSA dro… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,190 satisfied customers
My dad is an Asian Male from India, age 75 years, in goodMy dad is an Asian Male from India , age 75 years, in good health. He does have BPH ever PSA blood test done about 7 months ago that came out to be 10.94. Then he got the repeat test done after 7 mont… read more
Urologydoc
Doctoral Degree
187 satisfied customers
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