A caller asks a question about Flomax and if he should continue it. Dr. Samadi discusses a combination drug of Flomax and Avodart, which shrinks the prostate. He also discusses GreenLight Laser Therapy as an alternative treatment to medications.
Flomax is usually used for an enlarged prostate. This drug is a blood pressure medication but the side effects it causes are related to the urinary system. It opens up the urinary system and causes men to urinate much better. Dr. David Samadi, Urology Expert, recommends taking Flomax at night time. Why? Because if you get tired or your blood pressure comes down you won’t be at work or driving. That is why it is recommended to be taken at night.
If the patient feels that his symptoms are relieved after taking Flomax, meaning that he does not wake up anymore during the night and if he empties his bladder, he may continue with this medication. If not, the patient needs to be reassessed, to determine whether he needs more medication or another treatment.
The best combination for an enlarged prostate is the combination of Flomax and Avodart, which is another medication that can shrink the prostate. This combo will probably be the best combination for an enlarged prostate.
Besides medication, there are also other treatments for BPH, including GreenLight Laser Therapy. But, it needs to be emphasized that if a patient reacts well to medication and is receiving symptoms relief and can empty the bladder well, there is no need for another therapy. The day the medication will stop working, then GreenLight Laser Therapy or other treatments will come into the discussion.
There are also studies suggesting that the combination of Proscar and Avodart may help in the prevention of prostate cancer.
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