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I head that flomax and avodart taken together increase the risk of heart failure. i am on both for 5 years because of bph. should i be worried?

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Dr. James Krick answered

Doubtful: There is no compelling evidence that this common combination of medications causes heart failure. Millions of men take both of these drugs together

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Answered 12/22/2016

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

I don't think so: Epidemiologic studies generate all kinds of junk. There's no plausible mechanism and I suspect that these folks just go to the doctor more and get their CHF diagnosed

Answered 12/21/2016

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A member asked:

I head that flomax and avodart taken together increase the risk of heart failure. i am on both for 5 years because of bph. should i be worried?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Krick answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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