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Any medical suggestion for enlarged prostate treatment?

Health Description
Health Consultation Description: My urologist wants me to take Rapaflo and Avodart for enlarged prostate for six weeks before I have a microwave procedure to reduce the size of my prostate. He says the procedure will be more effective from taking these medications. My questions are: Will the side effects from Avodart stop after I discontinue the medication? And do you think it is really necessary to take the Avodart before the procedure?

Expert Reply

Condition analysis:
Hi, How are you? Medication side effect usually resolve after discontinuation of the drug and elimination from the body. Avodart or dutasteride is used to treat Prostate Enlargement in men with an enlarged prostate. It helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce the need for prostate surgery later onIt is best that you discuss this with your doctor for proper evaluation. Your doctor may perform tests also prior to intake to make sure you do not have other conditions that would prevent you from safely using this medine. Take care and best regards.

Instructions:
1. Eat pumpkin seeds. The crunchy snacks contain protective compounds called phytosterols, which may be responsible for shrinking the prostate, according to Prevention. They also contain chemicals that may be beneficial for prostate health.

2. Make and drink watermelon tea, a beverage the Amish use to flush out the system, according to AgingFit. Enjoy a slice of watermelon and spit the seeds into a cup. When you have one-eighth of a cup of watermelon seeds, put them in a one-pint jar and fill it with boiling water. Let the tea cool, strain it and drink it. Drink one pint of tea every day for 10 days.