research Doxazosin and finasteride alone or in combination: the PREDICT study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
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120-150 / 1000+ results 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 Reversible exacerbation of obstructive sleep apnea by α1-adrenergic blockade with tamsulosin: A case report
Tamsulosin can worsen sleep apnea in some patients.
research Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
research Role of 5α-reductase inhibitors in benign prostatic diseases
5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research Tamsulosin and Solifenacin : A Dynamic Duo in BPH Management
Tamsulosin and solifenacin together effectively reduce symptoms in BPH patients.
research Tamsulosin versus finasteride: effect on bother and urinary flow
Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
research Analysis of Cost-effectiveness of 4 Kinds of Projects for Drug Therapy in the Treatment of BPH
Using tamsulosin with finasteride is the most effective and reduces surgery risk for BPH.
research Clinical Study of Tolterodine Tartrate in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Tolterodine Tartrate effectively treats overactive bladder symptoms.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
research Referee report. For: Recent advances in treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
BPH treatment improved with personalized medicine, new drugs, and less invasive surgeries.
research Dutasteride, a novel dual 5-A reductase inhibitor, reduces serum DHT to a greater extent versus finasteride and achieves finasteride maximal reduction in a larger proportion of patients
Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
research THE TREATMENT OF BPH WITH HYPERTENSION
Terazosin hydrochloride helps with BPH and blood pressure, but not more than the control.
research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research Dutasteride for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia but isn't approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Inhibitory effects of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers cromakalim, pinacidil and minoxidil on the carbachol–response curve in porcine detrusor muscle
Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
research Editorial Comment
PSA levels help determine prostate size and guide treatment choices for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Validated HPTLC method for the simultaneous determination of alfuzosin, terazosin, prazosin, doxazosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical formulations
Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
research [Combined treatment of BPS with tamsulosin and finasteride : Literature review and prescription data].
Using tamsulosin and finasteride together for benign prostatic syndrome has increased and shows improvement in symptoms, but more reliable comparisons are needed.
research Terazosin reduced BPH symptoms and finasteride did not
research Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men
Men over 50 often experience urinary issues due to prostate enlargement or bladder problems, treatable with therapies, medications, or surgery.
research Risk of age-related macular degeneration in men receiving 5α-reductase inhibitors: a population-based cohort study
Men taking dutasteride may have a higher risk of age-related macular degeneration.
research 5alpha-reductase: history and clinical importance.
5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
research The Benefits of Dual Inhibition of 5α Reductase
Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
research The Efficacy of Terazosin, Finasteride, or Both in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.
research 5α-Reductase: History and Clinical Importance
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
research Using 5 alpha reductase inhibitors safely: What primary care physicians need to know
5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
research DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE AND THE PROSTATE: THE SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE FOR 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS IN THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
research May patients receiving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors be in higher risk of COVID-19 complications?
Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
research Editorial comment
Combination therapy for BPH is more effective in certain men but may not be cost-effective due to minimal impact and potential side effects.