Finasteride in the Treatment of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Review

    July 2009 in “ Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management ”
    Angela B Smith, Culley C. Carson
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and highlights its potential for reducing prostate size, symptom control, and lowering the risk of surgery and urinary retention.
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