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There are not many prescription drugs for BPH. They fall into two groups.:-

  • One:- Alpha-blockers, which in general relax the muscle tissue of the prostate and bladder spincter area and thus allow for a better urine flow;
  • Two:- DHT inhibitors which over time claim to slow down or reverse the benign growth.

It is possible for your alpha blocker tablet dose to be started off at a low amount and then increased over a period of time; this allows your body to adjust slowly. It would al be wise to avoid driving or any hazardous tasks until your body is used to the tablets and you feel confident. Some patients can experience side effects such as tireness, headaches, & dizziness, but these should wear off after a short period. Most alpha blockers will also lower blood pressure if it is raised, which can help if you already suffer from high blood pressure.

WARNING:- Antispasmodics are used to treat irritation and spasm of the bladder; which in turn produce frequency of urination, urgency and incontinence. Antisposmodics should not be used if the prostate gland is enlarged. They work by lowering the pressure in the bladder which increases the amount of urine it can hold.