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Description Finasteride, also known by the brand name Proscar, is a medication primarily used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Finasteride works by decreasing the production of a natural hormone that causes the prostate to grow. Consult … Read more
Description Terazosin, available under the brand name terazosin, is a medication primarily used for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic blockers, which work by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Consult a doctor for personalized … Read more