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Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research The effect of 5-α reductase inhibitor on Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell-related inflammatory response in BPH
Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
research Hormonal control of vas deferens fluid volume and aquaporin expression in rats
Testosterone increases fluid secretion and aquaporin expression in the vas deferens, which is important for male fertility.
research The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs).
Men using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots.
research 124 The Persistent Effects of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia on Men’s Health
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
research Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
research 887: METHYLENE BLUE AS RESCUE THERAPY IN REFRACTORY HYPOTENSION FOLLOWING MINOXIDIL OVERDOSE
Methylene blue can effectively treat severe low blood pressure from minoxidil overdose when standard treatments fail.
research Factors predisposing to intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome: An up-to-date meta-analysis
Certain medications and conditions increase the risk of intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome.
research Terazosin or baclofen in young men with chronic orchialgia: A cohort study of 499 patients
Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
research TOPICAL MINOXIDIL, SCALP HAIR, AND VASODILATATION
Topical minoxidil may help hair growth by improving blood flow to hair follicles.
research PD05-10 COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF FINASTERIDE AND DUTASTERIDE ON SEMEN PARAMETERS IN YOUNG MEN WITH ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
research 1406 DETECTION OF MEMBRANE ANDROGEN-BINDING SITE IN LIVING RAT PROSTATE AND EVALUATION OF ITS ROLE IN PROSTATE BLOOD FLOW REGULATION
The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
research Should Finasteride Be Routinely Given Preoperatively for TURP?
Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
research Effects of dihydrotestosterone on osteoblast activity in curdlan-administered SKG mice and osteoprogenitor cells in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
research Minoxidil may suppress androgen receptor-related functions
Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Pericardial Disorders Occurring during Open Label Study of 3747 Patients Treated with Systemic Minoxidil
Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart.
research Hematological and hepatic effects of vascular epidermal growth factor (VEGF) used to stimulate hair growth in an animal model
VEGF gel increases hair growth but may have potential toxicity.
research The Role of Patient‐ and Drug‐Related Factors in Oral Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: Analyses of Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral minoxidil rarely causes pericardial effusion, especially at low doses.
research Response to “The Role of Patient‐ and Drug‐Related Factors in Oral Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: Analyses of Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System”
Oral minoxidil users, especially for hypertension, may risk heart issues, and better monitoring guidelines are needed for alopecia patients.
research Role of Autonomic Dysfunction and Relation with Diastolic Dysfunction in Resistant Hypertensives
Autonomic dysfunction is common in hypertensives but may not cause diastolic dysfunction in resistant hypertension.
research Finasteride/tamsulosin
Man stopped medications due to sexual side effects, found relief with prostatic artery embolisation.
research Early and midterm outcome after off-pump and on-pump surgery in Beating Heart Against Cardioplegic Arrest Studies (BHACAS 1 and 2): a pooled analysis of two randomised controlled trials
Off-pump heart surgery reduces complications without affecting survival rates compared to on-pump surgery.
research Effects of flavonoid derivatives on human microvascular endothelial cells
Some flavonoids may help with hair growth by affecting blood vessel function in hair follicles.
research 17β-Estradiol Enhances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production and Dihydrotestosterone Antagonizes the Enhancement via the Regulation of Adenylate Cyclase in Differentiated THP-1 Cells
Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
research Long-Term Experience With 5-alpha-Reductase Inhibitors.
Finasteride reduces prostate size and symptoms with few side effects.
research Focus sulla finasteride: efficacia, meccanismi e raccomandazioni per l'uso clinico
Finasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing prostate size and improving urinary symptoms.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Elastin Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
research Prospective cardiovascular evaluation with 24-hour Holter and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in men using 5-mg oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia
The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
research Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications
Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.