5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

May 26, 2017

Αlpha Blocker Isn’t Necessary in LUTS Patients Using 5ARIs, But Switch May Need Care, Study Suggests

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Patients being treated with a combination 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5ARIs) and an alpha blocker may switch to 5ARIs alone with no worsening of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a new study ... Read more

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

Older BPH Patients on Avodart and Similar Drugs at Risk for Self-Harm, Depression — But Not Suicide

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Older men taking a 5α-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) such as Avodart (dutasteride) and Proscar (finasteride) for prostate enlargement are “significantly” more likely to hurt themselves and suffer from depression — but not ... Read more

December 19, 2016

4 Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostate hyperplasia is a common condition which typically affects men as they get older. It tends to cause difficulties urinating and if left untreated, can become quite serious. Following ... Read more

October 3, 2016

Two Most Common BPH 5-ARI Combo Treatments Equally Effective, Economical

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There is no difference in outcomes among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treated early with two different 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) in combination with alpha-blockers, according to a study ... Read more

April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

BPH Patients Should Be Assessed Before Dutasteride Therapy

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Researchers at the Keio University School of Medicine in Japan suggest that regular assessments of erectile function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should be required before the administration of ... Read more

March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Updated Guidelines Published for BPH Treatment and Symptom Management

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A group of clinicians summarized the most recent strategies for the management of lower urinary tract problems associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a study titled “BPH update: medical ... Read more

March 4, 2016March 4, 2016

LUTS Treatment in Newly Diagnosed BPH Patients Follows Care Standards with One Odd Glitch, Study Reports

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Researchers examining diagnostic tests and treatment patterns from a large database of newly diagnosed benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients observed that the clinical care provided these patients largely followed guideline ... Read more

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016

BPH Patients’ Quality of Life Improves Regardless of Treatment, Study Says

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A Spanish multicenter study revealed that improvement in symptoms and quality of life of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients in a real-life setting was equal across all investigated treatments, except for patients ... Read more