Dutasteride: A Review of Current Data on a Novel Dual Inhibitor of 5-Alpha Reductase

    January 2005 in “ PubMed ”
    Sibylle Marihart, Mike Harik, Bob Djavan
    Studysummary This study found that dutasteride effectively improves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing benefits in urinary flow and quality of life, with only modestly elevated sexual side effects compared to placebo.
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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. Discontinuation of Alpha-Blockade After Initial Treatment With Finasteride and Doxazosin for Bladder Outlet Obstruction Urologia Internationalis · 2001
    3. The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment Among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The New England Journal of Medicine · 1998
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