There are three large groups of medicines that can be used in the treatment of BPH: alpha-blockers, inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and plant extracts. You can become acquainted with one of the most effective ways to treat BPH following this link:https://adenomaprostate.com/en/articles/7 . But this topic is dedicated to medicines.
- Alpha-blockers
These drugs boost relaxation of smooth muscles, located in the lower part of the bladder (in the area of the inguinal triangle in the bladder neck), around the prostate and urethra. Thus, it reduces the resistance to the flow of urine.
The pharmaceutical drugs most commonly used nowadays are divided into two types: those which act selectively and those which affect smooth muscles in other parts of the body. Medications from the first group are Tamsulosin, Silodosin. Medication from the second group is Terazosin.
It is necessary to know that alpha-blockers are not always effective. If there is any effect, most patients notice it within a few days. However, if a patient stops taking this medicine, symptoms of the disease come back very soon. The therapy requires continuity, which is almost impossible because of the large number of painful side effects. In addition, these medications do not change the prostate volume and PSA level.
- Inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase
These pills are supposed to block the enzyme that converts testosterone (a male hormone) to its derivative (DHT) inside the prostate. This derivative contributes to the growth of the prostate and blocking of this enzyme can lead to reducing its volume. The drugs might decrease PSA level. This group of drugs have the best results for glands greater than 40 cm3. Improvement of symptoms and urine flow can be achieved after several months of treatment.
- Herbal medicine
This type involves the use of plant extracts (seeds, fruits, roots). Although there is a popular belief that these products are “harmless”, it is not true. If the product really gives some positive effect, you need to understand that there is always some risk of side effects. Foods most commonly used: serenoa repens, rye pollen, stinging nettle, echinacea purpurea.
All these unforeseen complications can be avoided, which is convincingly stated in the method without drugs “Living without BPH”. You only need to try and if you are open-minded, the proposed method of treatment is just for you.
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