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Can Proscar Treat My Enlarged Prostate?

by OPC Posted on December 15, 2008
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Proscar is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Proscar works by blocking the action of the enzyme responsible for manufacturing DHT in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

While the exact causes of BPH are still relatively unknown, the best explanations regarding the cause of an enlarged prostate have to do with age and hormones. Researchers have found that the older a man gets and the amount of testosterone and dihydrotesoterone found in the body are major factors in determining the risk for an enlarged prostate.

An enlarged prostate narrows the urethra to a point where it obstructs the flow of urine. While the bladder will become stronger in an attempt overcome the blockage, if it goes untreated for too long, a man may face issues such as infection or other severe complications.

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement, if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications.

What Important Information Do I Need to Know Before Taking Proscar?

  • A woman or a child should never take Proscar.
  • Proscar can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.
  • Proscar can affect the results of blood test called PSA.
  • Proscar is for men only
  • A swollen prostate gland can lead to a condition called ‘benign prostatic hyperplasia’ or BPH. In some men BPH can lead to more serious problems- Urinary Tract Information, inability to pass urine, need for surgery.

What Should I Tell My Doctor Before I Use Proscar?

  • Liver disease, or abnormal liver enzyme tests;
  • Prostate cancer
  • a bladder muscle disorder;
  • Stricture of your urethra; or
  • If you are unable to urinate.

What Are the Side Effects of Proscar?

  • Side Effects of Proscar
  • Feeling like you might pass out;
  • Swelling in your hands or feet;
  • Pain in the testicles;
  • Impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm;
  • Abnormal ejaculation;
  • Swelling or tenderness in your breasts;
  • Dizziness, weakness;
  • Headache;
  • Runny nose; or
  • Skin rash.

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