Flomax is a drug that is often used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is an alpha-blocker and it affects the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. There may be side effects, and ...

Doxazosin (Cardura) Doxazosin, an oral alpha blocker medication, treats both high blood pressure and BPH.Relaxing blood vessels reduces the workload on the heart while easing the muscles in the ...

Among 351,297 Swedish men in the Stockholm PSA and Biopsy registry, 39,856 (11.3%) had filled at least 2 prescriptions for an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist.

During a mean follow-up of 2 years, patients taking alpha blockers had no significant increased risk for fractures (HR = 0.92; 95% CI, 0.61-1.38) compared with those not taking alpha blockers.

Q: I’m a 73-year-old male in good health. I’m starting to show signs of prostate troubles. I have trouble starting to urinate, and the stream stops and starts, usually at ...

Alpha-1-receptor blocker leading to vestibular sedative prescribing. Alpha-1 receptor blockers are used to ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate. About 3% of alpha-1 blocker users went on to receive a ...

Some men don’t do well with alpha blockers, so there are other medicines and many surgical procedures available as well, in the uncommon situation that the medicines are ineffective. DEAR DR.

Alpha-1-receptor blocker leading to vestibular sedative prescribing. Alpha-1 receptor blockers are used to ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate.