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    Condition: Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
    6/8/2014 9:38:09 PM

    Reviewer: georgebecky, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
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    Condition: Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
    6/4/2014 12:53:10 PM

    Reviewer: singer, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I took this drug for several years. It drastically reduced the size of my penis and my testicles, and I have no semen.

    Condition: Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
    5/22/2014 11:28:11 PM

    Reviewer: spry , 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I took Avodart with antibiotics and broke out in a terrible rash. My feet also swelled and were painful to walk on. At first I wondered if it was a reaction to the antibiotics, but it wasn't. It was the Avodart. I was on it 12 days. The problems began 5 days after I started. Never again!!

    Condition: Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
    3/26/2014 2:51:56 PM

    Reviewer: Thankful, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I went to my doctor and let him know that I was urinating up to 3x's a night. He gave me an examination and found that my prostate was slightly enlarged...not unusual for a guy in his mid-50's. He prescribed Avodart.I've been using it now for two months and reduced my run to the bathroom to once a night. I have reduced sperm volume, but I don't need any more kids so that's not ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
    3/17/2014 3:16:52 PM

    Reviewer: stanmic, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Started on Avodart in December and it has already made a huge difference for me in just 3 months...

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