Effect of Dose Reduction of Dutasteride in Combination with Alpha-Blockers in Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Enlargement

    April 2024 in “ Urology Annals ”
    Mohamed Abou-Farha, Ayman Hagras, Salah Nagla
    Studysummary Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
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