Can Flomax Be Taken Instead Of Duodart For Reducing The Increased Prostate Size?

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2018

Question: Hi Doc.
I am 68. I was diagnosed with HBP 5 years ago prostate size was 45 sm3. Few month ago I had relapse and my prostate 60 sm3. Doctor prescribed Duodart but I do not like side effect. Should I switch to Flomax. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Manuel C See IV (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Duodart contains flomax also.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Flomax is an alpha adrenergic medication and helps with the flow of urine only. Dutasteride +Tamsulosin (Duodart) contains 2 medications that would help with the flow and decrease prostate size.

What side effects were you feeling?

Awaiting the response.
Take care,
Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar