A Comparison of Varying Alpha-Blockers and Other Pharmacotherapy Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

    January 2005 in “ PubMed ”
    Christopher R. Chapple
    Studysummary This study concluded that alpha(1)-adrenoceptor antagonists are more effective than finasteride in the short term for reducing symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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    1. The Long-Term Effect of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and Combination Therapy on the Clinical Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The New England Journal of Medicine · 2003
    2. The Efficacy of Terazosin, Finasteride, or Both in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The New England Journal of Medicine · 1996

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