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Glossarytamsulosin (Flomax)

medication used to treat enlarged prostate by relaxing muscles

Tamsulosin is a medication primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. This medication is often marketed under the brand name Flomax.

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Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III

research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III

July 2021

Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.

research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

110 citations, October 2019 in “Translational Andrology and Urology”

More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.

Tamsulosin Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Risk of Severe Hypotension in Men Aged 40-85 Years in the United States: Risk Window Analyses Using Between and Within Patient Methodology

research Tamsulosin Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Risk of Severe Hypotension in Men Aged 40-85 Years in the United States: Risk Window Analyses Using Between and Within Patient Methodology

70 citations, November 2013 in “The BMJ”

Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.

research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

52 citations, February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design”

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study

29 citations, April 2019 in “BMJ. British medical journal”

Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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community 3.5 years progress. Oral Fin + Topical Min

in Progress Pictures 20 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared a 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with daily finasteride and oral minoxidil, then switching to finasteride 4 times a week and daily topical minoxidil. After about 2 years and 9 months, they added Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride to their regimen, but reduced the frequency due to side effects, and are currently satisfied with the results.

community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction

in Research/Science 376 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.