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Why AVODART?

Unlike most other prostate medicines, over time, AVODART actually shrinks the prostate, treating the cause—not just the symptoms—of urinary problems.¹

The benefits of AVODART include:

Shrinking of the size of the prostate¹
Improving bothersome urinary symptoms
Reducing the need for surgery for an enlarging prostate¹
Reducing the chance of problems such as acute urinary retention (AUR), the sudden inability to urinate¹

How Is AVODART Different?

AVODART, a prostate medication. AVODART, over time, shrinks the prostate, improving the bothersome urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. Over time, AVODART has been shown to reduce the risk of developing AUR and the need for prostate surgery.¹ Other drugs, like alpha blockers such as Flomax^® (tamsulosin HCl)*, treat the urinary symptoms of Enlarging Prostate but not the underlying cause.²

Enlarging Prostate needs a shrinking treatment. Ask your doctor if AVODART is right for you.

*Flomax is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

References:

Avodart [prescribing information]. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2005.
Issa MM, Fenter TC, Black L, et al. Grogg AL, Kruep EJ. An assessment of the diagnosed prevalence of diseases in men 50 years of age or older. Am J Manag Care. 2006;12:S83-S89.

Indication and Important Safety Information About AVODART^® (dutasteride):

AVODART is used to treat urinary symptoms of Enlarging Prostate, and to reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR) and prostate surgery. AUR is a condition, possibly requiring surgery, where the prostate is so enlarged that it completely blocks urine coming from the bladder. Only your health care provider can tell if your symptoms are from Enlarging Prostate and not a more serious condition, such as prostate cancer. See your doctor for regular exams. Women and children should not take AVODART. Women who are or could become pregnant should not handle AVODART due to the potential risk of a specific birth defect. Do not donate blood until at least 6 months after stopping AVODART. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. AVODART may not be right for you. Possible side effects, including sexual side effects and swelling or tenderness of the breast, occur infrequently. While some men have fewer problems and symptoms after 3 months of treatment with AVODART, a treatment period of at least 6 months is usually necessary to see if AVODART will work for you.

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