40 citations
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April 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
June 2025 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
57 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
October 2006 in “Urology” Combination therapy with Finasteride is more effective than alpha-blocker alone for BPH symptoms in small prostate volume.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
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January 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Tamsulosin can worsen sleep apnea in some patients.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” Personalized treatment is crucial for effectively managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
January 2018 in “Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi tıp dergisi” Tamsulosin's sulfonamide group may contribute to floppy iris syndrome.
January 2016 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” Doxazosin may cause breast enlargement and pain in men.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
5 citations
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
Men over 50 often experience urinary issues due to prostate enlargement or bladder problems, treatable with therapies, medications, or surgery.
December 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man stopped medications due to sexual side effects, found relief with prostatic artery embolisation.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
August 2024 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Tamsulosin increases the risk of floppy iris during eye surgery.
19 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” Family doctors can manage older men with urinary symptoms using exams, tests, and medications.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
September 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride don't raise erectile dysfunction risk.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors help with benign prostatic hyperplasia but don't cure it, and more research is needed.
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January 2002 in “European Urology Supplements” Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Health and Medicine” Tamsulosin and solifenacin together effectively reduce symptoms in BPH patients.
20 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed Central” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
December 2016 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Many patients with lower urinary tract symptoms also have undiagnosed erectile dysfunction, which improves with treatment.
62 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
January 2008 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” Terazosin hydrochloride helps with BPH and blood pressure, but not more than the control.