Medical Therapies for Treatment of BPH: Special Considerations in Elderly Men

    November 2019 in “ Current Geriatrics Reports ”
    Eric Bortnick, Vannita Simma‐Chiang, Olamide Omidele, Steven A. Kaplan
    TLDR Tailored treatment is crucial for elderly men with BPH due to potential risks and benefits of medications.
    The document reviewed medical therapies for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in elderly men, highlighting special considerations for this demographic. It discussed various medications, including Tamsulosin, which was noted for potential increased risks of dementia in older males. The FORTA classification system evaluated medications like Fesoterodine, Finasteride, and Dutasteride as beneficial for BPH treatment. The document also referenced studies on the efficacy and safety of drugs like tadalafil and combination therapies, emphasizing the importance of tailored treatment approaches for older adults with BPH.
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