Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is enlargement of the prostate, the small gland below the bladder that controls urine flow. As it grows it presses on the urethra, so the symptoms are urinary.
Cialis Daily
2.5mg · 5mg
Tadalafil tablets for erectile dysfunction and an enlarged prostate. This daily version keeps a steady level in the body.
Doxazosin Tablets
1mg · 2mg · 4mg
Doxazosin tablets for an enlarged prostate and high blood pressure. It relaxes muscle around the prostate and blood vessels.
Key points
- An enlarged prostate is common, is not usually serious, and does not always need treating.
- It is most common in men over 50 and can affect anyone with a prostate.
- The main symptoms are urinary: difficulty starting, a weak or stopping-and-starting flow, taking longer to empty the bladder, and dribbling afterwards.
- The same urinary symptoms can be caused by more serious conditions including prostate cancer, which is why they are worth getting checked rather than accepted as ageing.
Medicines listed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The eight products listed for this condition span several approaches to an enlarged prostate. Alpha blockers such as tamsulosin, doxazosin and alfuzosin help make passing urine easier. Dutasteride and finasteride work differently, reducing hormone levels to stop the prostate growing. The listed products also include Tadalafil, present as both a daily tablet and a higher-strength tablet. Jalyn combines dutasteride with tamsulosin in a single capsule.