The risk of fall and fracture with the initiation of a prostate-selective α antagonist: a population based cohort study. BMJ 2015;351:h5398.[OpenUrl][1]FREE Full Text][2] Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to prostate enlargement are almost ubiquitous among older men. α-Antagonists ...
Saw palmetto is one of the best-studied and most commonly used supplements to treat BPH. Some small studies have shown benefit. However, several large studies do not show that it reduces the size of the prostate or eases urinary symptoms. Three others are: Beta-sitosterol Pygeum Rye grass Ta...
But not every side effect is a bad one. Some are downright welcome. Take finasteride. Introduced in 1992 to treat noncancerous enlargement of theprostate gland, it was found to regrow hair. Today, millions of men use a low dose of finasteride to treat male patternbaldness. A similar thing...
Hytrin, Cardura, Uroxatral, Flomax, Rapaflo), medications commonly used to treat benignprostate enlargement(BPH). The combination of these medications can cause lowering of the blood pressure. Stable use of one therapy should occur prior to the addition of the other therapy, which should ...
Jalyn is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.WarningsJalyn should never be handled or taken by a woman, a child, or a teenager. Dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin. This medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it ...
This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor. Before using PerserisIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against ...
The studied nine commonly-prescribed urological drugs - tamsulosin, finasteride, oxybutynin, alfuzosin, solifenacin, tolterodine, sildenafil, tadalafil, and abiraterone - are used to treat conditions including prostate cancer, overactive bladder, and prostate enlargement....
Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It helps improve symptoms such as urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on.Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT ...
BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate is located below the bladder. As the prostate enlarges, it may slowly restrict the flow of urine. This can lead to symptoms such as:a weak or interrupted urinary stream a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely a ...
Formen—shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk for prostate cancer Forwomen—growth of facial hair, male-pattern baldness, changes in or cessation of the menstrual cycle, enlargement of the clitoris, deepened voice ...