Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs

    November 2015 in “ Pharmacopsychiatry ”
    Antonio La Torre, Giancarlo Giupponi, Dearbhla Duffy … A. Scardigli
    Studysummary This review discusses sexual dysfunction as a side effect of α-blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH/LUTS, highlighting methodological flaws in existing studies and the need for more rigorous research.
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