Medicines

There are two types of prescription drugs available to treat the symptoms of Enlarging Prostate. The first type are called 5ARIs (5-alpha-reductase inhibitors). 5ARIs reduce the level of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes the prostate gland to enlarge.

5ARIs for Prostate Treatment:

Shrink the prostate over time
Improve long-term urinary symptoms
Reduce the risk of AUR (acute urinary retention)
Reduce the need for prostate surgery

The second type of prescription drugs used for enlarged prostate are called alpha blockers. Also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists, alpha blockers relax smooth muscle cells and help improve urine flow in men with prostate problems.

Alpha blockers for Prostate Treatment:

Relax the muscle of the bladder to rapidly improve urine flow
Reduce uncomfortable symptoms
Do not shrink the prostate or reduce the risk of AUR or surgery on your prostate