Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia

December 1997 in “ Urology ”

Victoria R. Staiman, Franklin C. Lowe

tamoxifen flutamide finasteride gynecomastia prostate carcinoma Nolvadex Eulexin Propecia

TLDR Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.

Tamoxifen is an effective treatment for gynecomastia caused by flutamide/finasteride combination therapy in patients with advanced prostate carcinoma. Studies have shown that low-dose tamoxifen can reduce breast size and tenderness without causing impotence. Tamoxifen is a viable alternative to surgery for the treatment of gynecomastia.

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