Finasteride vs Tamsulosin
 | Finasteride |  | Tamsulosin |  |
| Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. | Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Tamsulosin is known as an alpha-blocker and works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. Relaxing these muscles helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). | |||
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| Add Finasteride review this medicane caused serious tenderness in both of my nipples. I spoke to the doctor and he said it was the finasteride I was taking. I spoke to the UROLOGIST who prescribed it and he seemed alright with it but I am going to complain about it when I return to see him. Have had all the symptoms noted except breast enlargment. My hair is growing. It seems to work fine, but do not like the side effects. | Add Tamsulosin review Scared me the first time I used this medication because my doctor didn't warn me that the immediate side effect is retrograde(dry) ejaculation. I thought I had messed something up permanently. That sent me straight to the Internet for information. The side effect was temporary and only lasted a couple of weeks. I am completely normal now. I do have kidney stones and they get trapped at the pr ... This medication does help with urination but I have these side effects from it. Back pain, Dizzy, Feeling weak, Problem with any ejaculation, Blurred vision and a Sensation of spinning or whirling. I need my doctor to find me something else to use. I am taking this medicine for last 4 years.I am enjoying sound sleep. Before starting this medicine frequency of urinating in night was 4-5 times. Now it is reduced to 1-2 times. I only afraid of its long use? | |||
