21 citations
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January 1998 in “Urologia internationalis” This study found that combining dibenyline and finasteride for symptomatic BPH treatment offered modest improvements with fewer additional side effects compared to each drug alone.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia showed some clinical benefit over placebo but was linked to a higher incidence of sexual side effects.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” This review found that finasteride monotherapy for managing LUTS/BPH significantly reduced prostate volume and improved symptoms, with sexual dysfunctions reported as notable side effects compared to placebo, but emphasizes the need for more comprehensive studies.
3 citations
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April 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.