Saw Palmetto Side Effects
Health Encyclopedia: Enlarged Prostate
BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged
Treatment
The choice of a treatment is based on the severity of your symptoms, the extent to which they affect your daily life, and the presence of any other medical conditions. Treatment options include "watchful waiting," lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery.
If you are over 60, you are more likely to have symptoms. But many men with an enlarged prostate have only minor sympt...
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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 »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Highlights
Saw PalmettoSaw palmetto, a popular herbal remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), does not work any better than placebo, according to an important 2006 study in the New England... Read more »Enlarged Prostate: References
...symptoms compatible with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review of efficacy and adverse effects. Urology. 2005;66(4):780-788.Roehrborn CG. Alfuzosin 10 mg once daily prevents overall... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
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