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Baldness drug may prevent prostate cancer

February 26, 2009

Experts say that healthy men over the age of 55 may want to consider taking the drug finasteride. A recent survey of 15 studies found that the baldness drug, which goes by the trade names Propecia and Proscar, lowers the level of a hormone that can contribute to the growth of prostate cancer. Some experts warn that the drug can be costly, and that it can cause side effects such as impotence and reduced sexual desire. But experts say it may still be a good treatment option for men who are at high... Read more »

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Proscar, Aggressive Tumor Risk Questioned

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...for benign prostatic hyperplasia). All have side effects. Some are used in combination rather... Read more »

Alternative Cures for Urologic Problems

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...medications with, unfortunately, some negative side effects like diarrhea, upset stomach, yeast... Read more »

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Hi! My name is Natalia, I'm 26, and I was diagnosed back in August with stage 4 Breast... Read more »

Got ED? Think About Your Prostate

By healthgal , Health Expert

...DRUG IS ACTUALLY SAFER THAN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. Proscar, which is a drug routinely used to... Read more »

Prostate-Shrinking Medications

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first drug... Read more »

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Health Guide

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications

...inexpensive, and produce long-lasting benefits. Alfuzosin begins to improve urine flow within hours.Side Effects. Nonselective alpha-blockers can reduce blood pressure, which may cause dizziness,... Read more »

Tests for Enalrged Prosate

...useful as IVU for most patients with suspected upper urinary tract problems.Complications and Side Effects. If there is any danger of kidney failure, the test should not be performed, since it can... Read more »

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

...meat intake, and calcium (found in dairy products), which are all also associated with fat intake. The effects of specific fatty acids (compounds that make up fats) may also help clarify the role... Read more »

Enlarged Prostate Treatment

...treated. There are two standard choices: alpha-blockers and anti-androgens, nearly always finasteride (Proscar). Specific conditions determine the choice, although most men take an alpha-blocker.... Read more »

Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes

...afterward. The risk is very low, however, in men who were functioning normally before surgery.Finasteride (Proscar) has been associated with impotence in 6 - 19% of patients. Anti-androgen drugs... Read more »

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Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in... Read more »

Proscar Oral Drug Interactions

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult... Read more »

Proscar Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...FINASTERIDE - ORAL Pronounced: (fin-AST-er-ide) Side Effects Decreased sexual ability/desire... Read more »

Proscar Oral Uses and How to Use

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in... Read more »

Proscar Oral Dosage and Storage

...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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