Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia

December 1997 in “ Urology ”

Victoria R. Staiman, Franklin C. Lowe

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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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research Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia

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Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.