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The most commonly reported side effects of dutasteride, although rare, include sexual dysfunction and depression. [7] In the largest available study of 6,729 men with BPH, 9% experienced erectile dysfunction (compared to 5.7% treated with a placebo ), 3.3% experienced decreased sex drive (vs 1.6% of placebo), and 1.9% had enlarged breasts (vs 1 ...
Finasteride (brand names Proscar, Propecia) inhibits the function of two of the isoenzymes (types 2 and 3) of 5α-reductase. [6][7] It decreases circulating DHT levels by up to about 70%. [8] Dutasteride (brand name Avodart) inhibits all three 5α-reductase isoenzymes and can decrease DHT levels by 95%. [9][10] It can also reduce DHT levels in ...
Common side effects include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headache, and swelling. [7] Serious side effects may include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and stomach ulceration. [12] [7] Use is not recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy. [7] It is likely safe during breastfeeding. [12]
Alfuzosin, sold under the brand name Uroxatral among others, is a medication of the α 1 blocker class. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). [1]As an antagonist of the α 1 adrenergic receptor, it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making urination easier.
Tamsulosin. Tamsulosin, sold under the brand name Flomax among others, is a medication used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis and to help with the passage of kidney stones. [6][7][8] The evidence for benefit with a kidney stone is better when the stone is larger. [8] Tamsulosin is taken by mouth.
It is a combination of two previously existing medications: dutasteride, brand name Avodart, and tamsulosin, brand name Flomax. It contains 0.5 mg of dutasteride and 0.4 mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride. [2] Jalyn was the result of the CombAT (Combination of Avodart and Tamsulosin) trial of 2008.
The primary benefit of quercetin is that it's a powerful antioxidant and thereby protects the body from cell-damaging free radicals. Quercetin also has benefits related to improving allergies ...
Antiandrogens. Finasteride is used to treat male pattern hair loss. [25] Treatment provides about 30% improvement in hair loss after six months of treatment, and effectiveness only persists as long as the drug is taken. [20] There is no good evidence for its use in women. [14] It may cause gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction and depression.