Finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because androgens promote the ...

In the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), finasteride reduced the prevalence of prostate cancer compared with placebo; however, the proportion of high-grade cancers detected in the finasteride ...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the rates of acute urinary retention (AUR) and surgery after initiating 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5ARI) therapy and to compare the 2 currently ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the ...

Long-term treatment with finasteride either alone or in combination with doxazosin is associated with clinically significant reductions in total prostate volume in patients with lower urinary tract ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...

Study Data Shows Cialis 5 mg Initiated with Finasteride Provides Significantly Greater Improvements in Urinary Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia than Placebo with Finasteride INDIANAPOLIS, Oct.

This article presents background information and highlights key findings from a managed care perspective related to enlarged prostate (EP) in Medicare-eligible patients. This article does not provide ...

What Finasteride 5 mg Tablets are and what they are used for 2. What you need to know before you take Finasteride 5 mg Tablets 3. How to take Finasteride 5 mg Tablets 4. Finasteride 5 mg Tablets ...