A combination of two drugs commonly prescribed for enlarged prostate may be more effective than either of the medicines alone, according to a new study.
Enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common urologic condition that affects about 50 percent of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80.
Severe Form of �Enlarged Prostate� Disease Discovered
Millions of middle-aged and older men experience the symptoms of an enlarged prostate multiple times during the day and night.
Millions of middle-aged and older men experience the symptoms of an enlarged prostate multiple times during the day and night.
The study, which included more than 4,800 men, is one of the first to compare single and combo medication regimens in such a large group.
The first group of study participants received the drug dutasteride; the second group received tamsulosin; and the third received a combination of the two medicines.
Painkillers may Reduce the Risk Enlarged Prostate
Aspirin and other similar painkillers may reduce the risk of developing an enlarged prostate, the condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Aspirin and other similar painkillers may reduce the risk of developing an enlarged prostate, the condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia.
"The two medications joined forces in terms of symptom control. On the strengths of both dutasteride and tamsulosin, participants reported fewer symptoms, and we observed a 25 percent reduction in prostate volume," Roehrborn added.
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Aspirin May Reduce Risk Of Enlarged Prostate
Aspirin, the magic drug present in almost every medicine cabinet, may help in easing out prostate problem, according to a study by Minnesota's Mayo Clinic.
Aspirin, the magic drug present in almost every medicine cabinet, may help in easing out prostate problem, according to a study by Minnesota's Mayo Clinic.
The study has been published in a recent issue of the journal European Urology. (ANI)
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