Significance of intraprostatic architecture and regrowth velocity for considering discontinuation of dutasteride after combination therapy with an alpha blocker: A prospective, pilot study
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 305-309, 2015.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-34597
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We conducted a prospective single-center study to evaluate the possibility of discontinuation of dutasteride after combination therapy with an alpha blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We prospectively treated BPH patients with an alpha blocker and dutasteride (0.5 mg/d). Patients who had been treated with alpha blockers against BPH for more than 2 months were eligible, and 20 patients were included in the study. After 6 months of combination therapy, dutasteride was discontinued. Patients were followed for 12 months after cessation. Prostate volume, intraprostatic architecture determined by transrectal ultrasound, peak urinary flow rate, postvoid residual urine volume, and the serum prostate-specific antigen level were evaluated every 6 months, and the International Prostate Symptom Score and overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS) every 3 months. Patients were allowed to restart dutasteride during the follow-up period according to their desire.RESULTS:
Twelve patients (12/20, 60%) restarted the combination therapy from 6 to 12 months into the follow-up period. For patients who restarted dutasteride, the prostate volume and OABSS had increased and worsened after discontinuation, respectively. A visible transition zone with a clear border on transrectal ultrasound at baseline and regrowth of the prostate after discontinuation of dutasteride were risk factors for restarting the therapy (Mann-Whitney U test p=0.008, p=0.017).CONCLUSIONS:
Prostatic enlargement after discontinuation of dutasteride differs among patients. Rapid regrowth of the prostate leads to deterioration of storage symptoms and a tendency to restart dutasteride. Baseline intraprostatic architecture may be a predictive factor for whether the patient is a good candidate for discontinuation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Organ Size
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Prostate
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Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Prospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Drug Monitoring
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
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Withholding Treatment
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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