Drugs to Help Reduce an Enlarged Prostate

As men get older, the prostate gland has a tendency to grow in size. This condition of an enlarged prostate is referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Untreated BPH may lead to difficulties with urination and bladder infections. Laboratory and clinical examination of an enlarged prostate may be monitored by a clinician for further evaluation. Symptoms of BPH may include weak urine stream, inability to urinate, dribbling at the end of urination or urinating two or more times at night.

Cold weather, lack of exercise, and certain antihistamine drugs may cause BPH symptoms to worsen. Drugs known as Alpha 1-blockers, which include tamsulosin (Flomax) and/or doxazosin (Cardura), help relax the prostate and bladder for uncomplicated urination. A major side effect of alpha-1 blockers is a sudden drop in blood pressure experienced with standing. Finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart) are 5-alpha reductase inhibitors that prevent the formation of dihydrotestosterone to help lessen bothersome BPH symptoms. The major side effect of this class is sexual dysfunction. Surgery, herbal medications (saw palmetto), and combination medications like Jalyn (tamsulosin and dutasteride) may be considered by the physician.




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