Avodart (Dutasteride) – Effective Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
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Dutasteride (Avodart): What You Need to Know
Dutasteride (Avodart) is an Effective Treatment for BPH Symptoms
Avodart, generically known as dutasteride, helps improve urinary symptoms in men. It can help improve the urinary stream and decrease the frequency of urination. Usually, it takes 2-3 months to see the benefits of using dutasteride. In addition to shrinking the prostate, dutasteride slows the rate of growth of the prostate. Sometimes dutasteride is also used for men with frequent UTI and prostatitis.
Dutasteride (Avodart) Works Best in Combination with Alpha-Blockers to Improve Slow Urine Stream
Dutasteride is effective in treating symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It can help men to wake up less at night to urinate. The effectiveness of treatment can be even greater if dutasteride is used in combination with medication such as tamsulosin or alfuzosin.
Where to Get Prostate Treatment in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer specialized treatment for enlarged prostate for men. Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.
Call/text today: 1-646-663-4044 or make an appointment online.
We perform a cystoscopy, urodynamic testing, prostate and bladder ultrasound in our office. We offer Urolift procedure, Rezum water-vapor procedure in our office, and laser enucleation of the prostate in a hospital setting. We treat urinary and erection problems. We offer confidential appointments.
Our appointment costs are affordable with or without insurance. We offer free insurance verification.
Cost of Dutasteride (Avodart) Pills
Avodart or generic dutasteride is fairly expensive with a monthly cost of $40-$100. Buying medications at a neighborhood pharmacy or pharmacies at Costco or Walmart is usually much less expensive than buying them at CVS or Rite-Aid. A less expensive but equally effective alternative to dutasteride is finasteride or Proscar. It works just as well and costs significantly less.
Dutasteride (Avodart) Side Effects and What to Do If You Get Them
Side effects of dutasteride are not common. Most men take dutasteride without any noticeable side effects. Taking dutasteride for a prolonged period of time can lead to gynecomastia or increased breast size. Some men taking dutasteride experience problems with sexual interest (libido) and erections. Typically, there is a decrease in ejaculate volume; patients planning to have children should not use dutasteride or finasteride.
Medications such as dutasteride have been implicated in post-finasteride syndrome, which can result in depression, anxiety, and other symptoms, typically in younger males taking dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss.
Alternatives to Dutasteride (Avodart): Treatment Options for Enlarged Prostate
If someone cannot tolerate dutasteride, finasteride is a similar medication within the same class of alpha-reductase inhibitors that can be used as an alternative to dutasteride.
Medications such as Flomax and Uroxatral (alfuzosin) can be used as an alternative to Avodart (dutasteride) or in addition to dutasteride with treating symptoms of enlarged prostate and BPH such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, and slow urine stream.
Treatment Options if Dutasteride (Avodart) Does Not Help.
Why Does Dutasteride Not Work or Stopped Working?
The most common reason that dutasteride does not help is that the prostate is too large to be treated with medications. Typically, a surgical procedure is needed. Other causes include dysfunction of the urinary bladder muscles, urethral strictures, bladder cancer, and various other problems.
If dutasteride no longer helps with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, other treatment options such as laser enucleation of the prostate, bipolar TURP, Greenlight laser, and Urolift procedure can effectively treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
PSA and Dutasteride: What You Must Know
Medications such as Avodart (Dutasteride) can lower PSA level (prostate-specific antigen) by as much as 50%. It usually takes 3-6 months to get the full effect on PSA lowering. The effect on PSA is artificial. To correctly risk-stratify patients, we typically double the PSA to account for the use of medications such as finasteride and Avodart (dutasteride).
PSA levels are used to identify men who are at risk for prostate cancer. It is important to let your doctor know that you are taking or have been taking finasteride or dutasteride.
Dutasteride (Avodart) vs Finasteride (Proscar)
Studies show that dutasteride and finasteride have very similar efficacy in treating men with an enlarged prostate. Finasteride is less expensive and often preferred. There is no clear benefit of one medication over the other. Side effects are very similar as well.
Cost of Dutasteride (Avodart) and Insurance Coverage
Dutasteride is 2-3 times more expensive than generic Proscar (finasteride). Many insurances do not cover dutasteride or cover with a high copay. Because there is no significant benefit to justify the higher cost, we typically recommend finasteride.
Did you know? Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 surgeries and procedures for enlarged prostate, including Rezum, Urolift, prostate enucleation, laser ablation of the prostate, and TURP. He performs over 100 prostate procedures a year.
Cost of Enlarged Prostate Treatment without Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer a flat-fee ‘all-cost-included’ Rezum procedure. The procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia. Men from other states can save thousands of dollars over local hospital fees by coming to New York Urology Specialists for treatment. Please contact us for current prices and discounts for patients without insurance or with high insurance deductibles.
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer a flat-fee ‘all-cost-included’ Urolift procedure. The procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia. Men from other states can save thousands of dollars over local hospital fees by coming to New York Urology Specialists for treatment.
Cost of Treatment and Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
We accept many health insurance plans. We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits and provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage. Financing options and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.
Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH) at New York Urology Specialists
We offer treatment for prostate problems, including slow urine stream, frequent urination at night, difficulty emptying the bladder, and other problems to patients within driving distance to our offices as well as from other states and countries. Our patients come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and over 70 countries worldwide.
- 53-year-old Man Treated with Prostate Enucleation (HOLEP) after Urolift Did Not Work
- 53-year-old Man with Frequent Urination Treated with Rezum
- n at Night after Greenlight Laser
- 69-year-old Man Treated with Rezum After Brachytherapy Radiation for Prostate Cancer
- 73-year-old Male with Abdominal and Perineal Pain – Bipolar TURP
- 86-year-old man Treated with Prostate Enucleation After Rezum
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Enlarged Prostate Problems?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in treating men with symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, and bladder pain using medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies, lasers, and open surgery.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for the treatment of urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate in men.
- We offer treatment options for enlarged prostate, overactive bladder, UTI, and urinary incontinence in our office, which avoids the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.
- Extensive experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, surgery, and minimally invasive procedures such as Urolift procedure, Rezum surgery, Botox for overactive bladder, Interstim for frequent urination, and tibial neuromodulation.
- We also offer laser surgery for BPH (Holmium, Thulium, Evolve, Greenlight lasers), Bipolar TURP, traditional TURP, open suprapubic prostatectomy, robotic suprapubic prostatectomy for BPH.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy. We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
- We are conveniently located within a 30-60 minute commute to men who are seeking BPH treatment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Bronx, and New Jersey.
What do Prostate Problems Look Like?
You can find images of uroflow as well as before and after treatment images in our image gallery.
Scheduling Appointments for Enlarged Prostate Treatment at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4044.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable appointment prices with or without insurance. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist and specialist in the treatment of urinary problems in men. He is one of the few urologists who offers a full range of treatment options for BPH (enlarged prostate). He specializes in all aspects of care for men with an enlarged prostate and urinary problems, including frequent urination at night, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency, and incontinence. He has successfully treated thousands of men with urinary problems, including urinary retention, painful urination, and frequent urination.
Urinary Problems Are Treatable in Nearly Every Man and Woman
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of urinary problems caused by enlarged prostate and BPH in men. We understand the challenges that urinary problems such as a slow stream, waking up at night, pain in the penis and perineum create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for your urinary problems that fit your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with symptoms caused by prostate enlargement, including frequent urination, poor urine flow, frequent UTI, blood in urine, urinary incontinence, urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate, prior surgery, neuropathy, chemotherapy, and radiation. By virtue of our experience and skill, we can offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man and woman who desire an effective treatment for their urinary problems. We offer medical and surgical treatment for men’s prostate problems.
We specialize in minimally invasive, highly effective treatment for symptoms of bladder pain, urethral burning, pelvic discomfort, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and urgency.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex Men’s Health Problems Including:
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom oral pills do not work.
- Penile Pain During Sex
- Impotence in men with diabetes.
- Burning during urination
- Premature Ejaculation
- Frequent urination
- Urinary retention
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Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4044.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable appointment prices with or without insurance.