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Compare Proscar  vs Avodart
Uses of Proscar |
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| | Proscar is also known by the generic name Finasteride
USES:
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery.
Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination.
This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate.
Women and children should not use this medication.
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Uses of Avodart |
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| | Avodart is also known by the generic name Dutasteride
USES:
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH.
This medication should not be used by women or children.
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Proscar and Avodart Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Proscar and Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Proscar and Avodart. |
Proscar Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Avodart |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Breast Cancer in a Male Patient - Breast Carcinoma in Males is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. |
Avodart Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Proscar |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Local Fluid Collection - Localized Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Proscar but not Avodart. |
Proscar and Avodart Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Proscar and Avodart. |
Proscar Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avodart |
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Avodart Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avodart |
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Proscar and Avodart Treat 3 Conditions in Common |
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| | Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is treated by both Proscar and Avodart. |
Proscar has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Proscar.
Proscar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Proscar.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Proscar.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Proscar. |
Avodart has 4 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avodart.
Avodart Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Avodart.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Avodart.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Avodart.
Oligospermia - Low Sperm Count is a contraindication of Avodart. |
Proscar - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Avodart - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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