Finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because androgens promote the ...

I do not like to play doctor and self-medicate, but I read that some people have taken both medications together and have gotten improved symptoms. I tried this, and in one to two days, my symptoms ...

The treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that causes lower urinary tract symptoms has advanced enormously since the days when it was a simple choice between no treatment with reassurance, ...

In one of your recent columns, you touched upon the long-term use of tamsolusin. I, too, tried tamsolusin, and after several ...

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5mg Finasteride vs 1mg: What's the Difference for Hair Growth? Let’s talk 5mg finasteride vs 1mg—two different doses, one powerful hair loss treatment. Finasteride is the active ingredient in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn’t provide any ...

The FDA encourages health care providers to educate their patients about the risks associated with using compounded topical finasteride. Reports of adverse events associated with the use of compounded ...

Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the emergency ...