A fascinating study out of the National Cancer Institute has significant implications for men at risk for prostate cancer and men with enlarged prostates--for most men, really. But the study invites possible overinterpretation. Let's parse it carefully.
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Finasteride, a drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous prostate enlargement, also known as BPH) has previously been linked to a reduction in prostate size and lower risk of prostate cancer. This new...
In 1992, Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first drug introduced that reduces the size of the... Read more »
Drugs that fall into the category of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5 ARIs), such as Avodart (dutasteride) and Proscar (finasteride) have... Read more »
A while back, I was asked if medications for ADHD would prevent someone from being able to give blood. After some research, I can say the... Read more »
I am a healthy 49 year-old male. For the past 4 years, I have had had chronic problems with the following:• I get up 1-2 times a night to... Read more »
A day never goes by without seeing numerous advertisements which usually are buried deep within the sports pages that advocate various... Read more »
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... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FINASTERIDE - ORAL Pronounced: (fin-AST-er-ide) Side Effects Decreased sexual ability/desire may occur. In some men, this medication... Read more »
Researchers say the prostate drug finasteride (Proscar/Propecia) may not be as much of a health risk as previously thought. The drug has been shown... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two primary drug classes used for BPH are:Alpha-blockers. These drugs relax smooth muscles, especially in the bladder neck and prostate. They... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The major risk factors for prostate cancer are age, family history, and ethnicity.AgeProstate cancer occurs almost exclusively in men over age 40 and... Read more »
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