Enlarged Prostate

For benign prostate enlargement, a combination of drugs may be better

2010-03-03 16:32:41

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Enlarged prostate can cause urination problems in men

2013-05-01 11:28:00

Many men will experience prostate enlargement as they get older, some to the point that it will cause urination problems. Dr. Michael Naslund, director of the Maryland Prostate Center at the University Maryland Medical Center, said there are many...

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Can I ever stop taking my prostate medicine?

2012-10-17 01:15:11

Q: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. My urologist has prescribed finasteride (Proscar) and tamsulosin (Flomax) to treat it. My urine flow has improved and I am able to empty my bladder. When can I stop taking these drugs? A: You ask a very...

Dick Clark Underwent Prostate Surgery Day Before He Died

2012-04-23 17:55:00

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Dick Clark underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate the day before he died. According to his death certificate, Clark underwent a procedure on April 17 to cure "acute urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia."...

Prostate Cancer Awareness: What To Ask Your Urologist

2011-09-13 00:00:00

You wait hours to see a doctor and when you finally get into the office, your mind goes blank. So what questions should every man be asking their urologist? Dr. Phillipa Cheetham will give us a break down. Chances are men, at some point in your life...

Cialis offers relief for enlarged prostate

2011-11-17 00:00:00

Q: I have heard that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat symptoms of prostate enlargement. The trouble is that I didn't catch the name. If it is less likely to cause sexual difficulties than Propecia (finasteride) or an...

Drug may cut prostate cancer risk

2010-05-06 00:00:00

Men at an above-normal risk of prostate cancer may be able to reduce their risk of developing the disease by taking a drug already on the market. In research reported recently, the drug dutasteride, currently used to shrink enlarged prostates, was...

Does Diet Affect an Enlarged Prostate?

2010-04-23 00:00:00

After watching one of those commercials about guys having the frequent need to urinate, my husband asked me if the problem was related to diet. Shortly after that, someone sent in a similar question to this : "Does anyone know if there are certain foods I...

Enlarged Prostate Treatment Varies

2009-10-02 00:00:00

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with BPH. At what point would you recommend treatment? What are my treatment options? ANSWER: Many options exist to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including watchful waiting, medications,...

Why You Should Treat Enlarged Prostate With Drugs Before Surgery

2009-03-18 00:00:00

Q: How long should a man with benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated with medications before having surgery, if he still gets up a couple times at night? A: In general, men who take drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia do so to avoid surgery and to...

Brand: Flomax Tamsulosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Tamsulosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them.

2009-08-25 16:53:11