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Side effect comparisons: Adovart vs Lupron

I have not had Avodart but might consider it down the road. My main complaints about Lupron include: decreased metabolism leading to obesity, loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, fatigue and lethargy.
I have not had Avodart but might consider it down the road. My main complaints about Lupron include: decreased metabolism leading to obesity, loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, fatigue and lethargy.
ron_bucher
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

PSA

I am Al Mayo from canada .I am 86 years old .I have been fighting with my urologist for the past 17 years not to get a biopsy .My psa last Dec was 52.2 and I still refused a biopsy .I have taken many herbs and they work for awhile then stop.My urologist put me on avodart last Jan and he said that if
I am Al Mayo from canada .I am 86 years old .I have been fighting with my urologist for the past 17 years not to get a biopsy .My psa last Dec was 52.2 and I still refused a biopsy .I have taken many herbs and they work for awhile then stop.My urologist put me on avodart last Jan and he said that if
olddryleaves
in Prostate Cancer Network

Avodart mimicking herbs

I see that a lot of members here are taking Avodart to reduce DHT level (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) and since it is hard to get this medication without a prescription, I searched for herbal replacement such as: 1) Pumpkin Seed 2) Saw Palmetto 3) Green Tea 4) Giant Dodder 5) Reishi mushroom 6) Fatty
I see that a lot of members here are taking Avodart to reduce DHT level (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) and since it is hard to get this medication without a prescription, I searched for herbal replacement such as: 1) Pumpkin Seed 2) Saw Palmetto 3) Green Tea 4) Giant Dodder 5) Reishi mushroom 6) Fatty
Ralph1966
in Prostate Cancer Network
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Eleven Years Updates. Starting EstroGel.

Again slow rise and I off and on used Avodart and Casadox during the last three years. Had two 68 GL PSMA in the last three years which came out negative. Now I am planning to start EstroGel therapy. Had been closely monitoring the progress of some of the esteemed members who are on this group.
Again slow rise and I off and on used Avodart and Casadox during the last three years. Had two 68 GL PSMA in the last three years which came out negative. Now I am planning to start EstroGel therapy. Had been closely monitoring the progress of some of the esteemed members who are on this group.
KSK54
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Need to shrink prosate.

Dr wants me to take avodart to shrink prostate. Don't care for sounds of possible side affects. What are the other and best options? New Dr would prefer it smaller before next biopsy due to very large.
Dr wants me to take avodart to shrink prostate. Don't care for sounds of possible side affects. What are the other and best options? New Dr would prefer it smaller before next biopsy due to very large.
DaveNes
in Prostate Cancer Network

GERD ATTACK AND EFFECTIVE REMEDY/ REACTION OF GERD MEDICINE WITH PROSTRATE MEDICINE

I'm also taking prostrate medicines avodart and solifen, do they have problem with Gerd or Gerd medicines? Thanks
I'm also taking prostrate medicines avodart and solifen, do they have problem with Gerd or Gerd medicines? Thanks
oringo
in Oesophageal Patients Association

5-alpha reductase inhibitors & the risk of hospitalization for COVID-19

I use Avodart as do some of Ar. Myers ex-patients. "Overall, 943 males were enrolled; 45 (4.77%) were exposed to 5ARI.
I use Avodart as do some of Ar. Myers ex-patients. "Overall, 943 males were enrolled; 45 (4.77%) were exposed to 5ARI.
pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

After Zytiga & Extandi....?

Zytiga and Avodart.
Zytiga and Avodart.
4luvofrob
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

BAT, dutasteride, and my search for truth, Part 1 of 2

George71 in reply to kaptank neither Avodart or finasteride are blocking the cells from getting testosterone -- nor are they blocking you from making testosterone -- they only keep you from converting testosterone to DHT. Kaptank: I don't know the answer and cannot find it in the literature.
George71 in reply to kaptank neither Avodart or finasteride are blocking the cells from getting testosterone -- nor are they blocking you from making testosterone -- they only keep you from converting testosterone to DHT. Kaptank: I don't know the answer and cannot find it in the literature.
cigafred
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

5 alpha reductase in inhibitors

There are many on this forum that take Avodart to reduce DHT levels. I perused the NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2020 - Prostate Cancer and searched Pubmed but did not find any guidance or reports that would support using an 5 alpha reductase inhibitor.
There are many on this forum that take Avodart to reduce DHT levels. I perused the NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2020 - Prostate Cancer and searched Pubmed but did not find any guidance or reports that would support using an 5 alpha reductase inhibitor.
PhilipSZacarias
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Anyone taking Avodart (Dutasteride) as your only form of ADT?

Just curious as to whether any of you have been able to control your PSA after recurrence? Since dutasteride is an inhibitor of all three 5a-reductase isoforms, it appears to be an effective suppressor of DHT which is a considerably more potent androgen than the testosterone it is derived from. After
Just curious as to whether any of you have been able to control your PSA after recurrence? Since dutasteride is an inhibitor of all three 5a-reductase isoforms, it appears to be an effective suppressor of DHT which is a considerably more potent androgen than the testosterone it is derived from. After
ronronHU
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Prednisone Caution

I also continued Lupron and Avodart. I also have vision/eye issues including Macular Degeneration and I have regular eye injections, and less not forget heart problems.
I also continued Lupron and Avodart. I also have vision/eye issues including Macular Degeneration and I have regular eye injections, and less not forget heart problems.
middlejoel
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Go to MO or not?

Been on Lupron, Casodex, Avodart forever. MO Appt tomorrow here in NJ. No discernible Covid 19 symptoms; T=97.5-98.5F! Do I go or postpone? (84, GS6, T2B in 1997, Pd+XBRT,recurred in 2001. Current psa on hormones: 0.4!; hi bp, triple bypass in '17).
Been on Lupron, Casodex, Avodart forever. MO Appt tomorrow here in NJ. No discernible Covid 19 symptoms; T=97.5-98.5F! Do I go or postpone? (84, GS6, T2B in 1997, Pd+XBRT,recurred in 2001. Current psa on hormones: 0.4!; hi bp, triple bypass in '17).
herb1
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

For PCx - Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from oncologist or dermatologist?

Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from a med oncologist or dermatologist, if my intended benefits are to slow the prostate cancer growth?
Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from a med oncologist or dermatologist, if my intended benefits are to slow the prostate cancer growth?
GeorgeGlass
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Nuclear Receptor ERRα Contributes to Castration-Resistant Growth of Prostate Cancer via Its Regulation of Intratumoral Androgen Biosynthesis

(The reason some use a statin &/or Avodart.) Note. ERRα is: estrogen-related receptor alpha.
(The reason some use a statin &/or Avodart.) Note. ERRα is: estrogen-related receptor alpha.
pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

[EAU-2020] Enzyme inhibition for overcoming CRPC.

Nalakrats is on his sabatical, so I'll speak for both of us - we already have a way to stop DHEA-S ending up as DHT: Avodart. The blood test for DHEA & DHEA-S is not expensive [4].
Nalakrats is on his sabatical, so I'll speak for both of us - we already have a way to stop DHEA-S ending up as DHT: Avodart. The blood test for DHEA & DHEA-S is not expensive [4].
pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Need advice after failed RP

If Avodart works for me that won't happen anyway (hopefully). Recently I see evidence that high testosterone treatments are being suggested but this is completely opposite to conventional treatment, should I dismiss this immediately?
If Avodart works for me that won't happen anyway (hopefully). Recently I see evidence that high testosterone treatments are being suggested but this is completely opposite to conventional treatment, should I dismiss this immediately?
Afterglow
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

PCa patients can benefit from 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors.

I will continue to use Avodart. I view it as a 'safety play'. -Patrick [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32547884/ PeerJ . 2020 Jun 1;8:e9282. doi: 10.7717/peerj.9282. eCollection 2020.
I will continue to use Avodart. I view it as a 'safety play'. -Patrick [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32547884/ PeerJ . 2020 Jun 1;8:e9282. doi: 10.7717/peerj.9282. eCollection 2020.
pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Good times in a crazy world

I had a talk with my MO about Avodart, and he doesn't have a problem with me taking it, and I will start doing this shortly. He is not too keen on IADt( The reason I want to start Avodart) because of my high Gleason score(9), but is willing to consider it at a later stage in my treatment.
I had a talk with my MO about Avodart, and he doesn't have a problem with me taking it, and I will start doing this shortly. He is not too keen on IADt( The reason I want to start Avodart) because of my high Gleason score(9), but is willing to consider it at a later stage in my treatment.
Arnie1970
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

TMPRSS2 & COVID-19

. & men on Avodart may be protected from the "alternative pathway". -Patrick [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMPRSS2 [2] https://prost8blog.com/2020/03/29/covid-19-adt-and-prostate-cancer/ [3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29773553/?
. & men on Avodart may be protected from the "alternative pathway". -Patrick [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMPRSS2 [2] https://prost8blog.com/2020/03/29/covid-19-adt-and-prostate-cancer/ [3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29773553/?
pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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