Why is finasteride prescribed?
Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). BPH commonly occurs in men over 55 years of age and causes the prostate gland to enlarge. Enlarged prostate glands can cause urinary problems such as frequent and difficult urination, especially at night. Finasteride shrinks the prostate and relieves these symptoms.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Last Revised: 04/01/2003
Related topics in Finasteride Forum
- Risperdal My brother has just been prescribed Reperdal for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I'd just like to know other's experiences with the drug and if anyone has been prescribed this drug for this certain ill...
- Risperdal My GP prescribed this in 5 mg doses to take in conjunction with 10 mg Lexapro, as treatment for depression. I thought the risperdal was prescribed to me for Bi-polar disorder. Is that usual? Is anyone...
- Effects of Lamisil with Nortriptyline I was prescribed Nortriptyline about 5 weeks ago, to assist me quitting smoking. That has been going fine at 75 mg per day.
I have also been prescribed Lamisil Tablets at 1 per day for treatmen... - Any success with the antibiotic Biaxin (clarithromycin)? Hi SotickofLYme. Biaxin is often prescribed for Lyme disease. Many times it is prescribed with Plaquenil because I believe it helps the Biaxin to work more effectively. Although rare, I believe Pla...
- Effects of Nortriptyline with Lamisil Tablets I was prescribed Nortriptyline about 5 weeks ago, to assist me quitting smoking. That has been going fine at 75 mg per day.
I have also been prescribed Lamisil Tablets at 1 per day for treatmen...