Evidence for the Efficacy and Safety of Tadalafil and Finasteride in Combination for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    May 2016 in “ Therapeutic advances in urology ”
    Chris Olesovsky, Anil Kapoor
    Studysummary This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.
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