In 1992, Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first drug introduced that reduces the size of the prostate, rather than treating the symptoms (like doxazosin and tamsulosin do). By reducing the volume of the prostate, the tension on the urethra caused by the enlargement of the gland is diminished and symptoms as a result of prostatic enlargement are diminished. Symptoms do not dissipate immediately when using this drug, but rather it takes 6-12 months...
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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate
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The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis
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Prevention Chronic prostatitis cannot be prevented. Treatment For many years, antibiotics have been the mainstay of treatment for chronic... Read more »
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