Dutasteride and Flex Dose of Tamsulosin on as Needed Basis, to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Inclusion Criteria

• Male ≥50 yrs
• Diagnosed BPH by medical history and physical examination, including a digital rectal examination
• International Prostate Symptom Score ≥12 points at Screening
• Prostate volume ≥30cc (by transrectal ultrasonography; TRUS)
• Total serum Prostate Specific Antigen ≥1.5 ng/mL at Screening
• Maximum flow rate ≥5 mL/sec and ≤15 mL/sec and minimum voided volume of ≥125 mL at Screening (based on two voids)
• Able to give written informed consent and comply with study procedures
• Literate in English language with the ability to read, comprehend, and record information on the IPSS, BII, and PPSM questionnaires
• Able to swallow and retain oral medication
• Able to participate for study duration

Exclusion Criteria

• Total serum PSA >10.0 ng/mL at Screening. Patients with total serum PSA >10.0 ng/mL may be acceptable for inclusion if the PSA elevation is thought to be due to BPH and not prostate cancer (by TRUS and biopsies showing no evidence of prostate cancer).
• History or evidence of prostate cancer
• Previous prostatic surgery or other invasive procedures to treat BPH
• History of flexible/rigid cystoscopy or other instrumentation of the urethra within 7 days prior to Screening. Catheterization ( 250mL (suprapubic ultrasound) at Screening
• Any causes other than BPH, which may in the judgment of the investigator, result in urinary symptoms or changes in flow rate
• History of breast cancer or clinical breast examination finding of unclear origin or suggestive of malignancy
• Use of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, any drugs with antiandrogenic properties, or drugs noted for gynecomastia effects, within past 6 months and throughout the study. Previous use of AVODART within 12 months of the baseline or historical TRUS. Chronic use of Metronidazole is prohibited.
• Concurrent use of anabolic steroids
• Use of phytotherapy for BPH within 2 weeks of Screening
• Use of any alpha-adrenoreceptor blockers within 2 weeks of Screening
• Use of any alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, anticholinergics or cholinergics within 48 hours prior to all uroflowmetry assessments.
• Hypersensitivity to any alpha-/beta- adrenoreceptor blocker or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, or other chemically-related drugs.
• Concurrent use of drugs known or thought to interaction with Tamsulosin.
• History of hepatic impairment, abnormal liver function at Screening, History of renal insufficiency, serum creatinine >1.5 times the upper limit
• history of malignancies other than basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin within the past 2 years.
• History of any illness the investigator might confound the results of the study or poses additional risk to the patient.
• Any unstable, serious co-existing medical condition(s) 21. History of postural hypotension, dizziness, vertigo, or any other signs and symptoms of orthostasis.
• History of 'first dose' hypotensive episode on initiation of alpha-l-adrenoreceptor antagonist therapy.
• History of unsuccessful treatment with finasteride or Dutasteride 24. History or current drug or alcohol abuse within the previous 12 months. 25. Participation in any investigational or marketed drug trial within 30 days (or 5 half-lives whichever is the longer) preceding Screening and/or during the course of this study.