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research What do we know about phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Kalya Research: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Virtual Research Assistant from Biomedical Literature
Kalya Research is an AI tool that effectively finds and analyzes alternative medicine literature, saving researchers time.
research Minoxidil overdose with hypotension effectively managed with norepinephrine, rather than dopamine
research Effects of Nitrendipine (BAY e 5009), Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle
Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
research Glyburide blocks the relaxation response to BRL 34915 (cromakalim), minoxidil sulfate and diazoxide in vascular smooth muscle.
research Adrenolytic and Vasodilator Therapy
New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
research Anti-anginal and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
research A Comparison of Minoxidil and Hydralazine in Non-azotemic Hypertensives
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research Profound bradycardia after addition of diltiazem to a beta blocker.
Adding diltiazem to a beta blocker can cause dangerously slow heart rates.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research Drug-associated insomnia: A pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system
Certain medications, especially nervous system drugs, can cause insomnia, with risks varying by age and gender.
research Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Trazodone and Chlorpromazine might help treat sexual dysfunction from finasteride and SSRIs.
research Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris.
Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
research Attenuation of disease process following treatment with low-dose naltrexone in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris: A retrospective study
Low-dose naltrexone helps improve symptoms and stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris.
research Efficacy and Safety of SER120 Nasal Spray in Patients with Nocturia: Pooled Analysis of 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trials
SER120 nasal spray effectively reduces nighttime urination and is safe for patients.
research Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
research Fixed-dose combination PRO 160/120 of sabal and urtica extracts improves nocturia in men with LUTS suggestive of BPH: re-evaluation of four controlled clinical studies
The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
research Nurses' Drug Alert
Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
research The Effect of Leonuri Herba alkaloids on Senile BPH (male and female hormone induced) model rats
Leonuri Herba alkaloids may help treat hormone-induced enlarged prostate in rats.
research Med Check
Horizant has risks like other seizure drugs, Johnson & Johnson misled about Risperdal, and Quanterix found a possible link between brain oxygen loss and Alzheimer's markers.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research (369) Physician Insights into the Safety of Flibanserin for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Men
Flibanserin shows promise for treating male sexual dysfunction but has side effects like insomnia and fatigue.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (Nafarelin)∗
Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
research Risk Analysis of Lurasidone in Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Depression
Lurasidone is effective for bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but more safety data is needed.
research Low-dose naltrexone: a novel adjunctive treatment in symptomatic alopecias?
Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
research Other Products Being Developed by Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Companies
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.