New Drug for Enlarged Prostates - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

11/21/02

New Drug for Enlarged Prostates

Avodart shrinks the prostate and improves symptoms, including decreased urine flow and obstruction of the urethra. In clinical trials, Avodart reduced the size of an enlarged prostate within one month with reductions continuing throughout treatment.

More than half of men over age 60 experience enlarged prostate problems.

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