This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re thinking of switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, there are some critical things to know. Only two medications are approved ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn't provide any ...

The treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that causes lower urinary tract symptoms has advanced enormously since the days when it was a simple choice between no treatment with reassurance, ...

After months (or years!) of taking finasteride, you’ve seen some progress. Your hairline is holding steady, but regrowth seems to have stalled. Enter dutasteride: a stronger cousin of finasteride that ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and I am taking tamsulosin daily. It works and helps with my daily urination. How long should I continue to take it? Are there any related ...

A four-year study of more than 8,000 men between the ages of 50 to 75 who had an elevated risk for developing prostate cancer found that those who took the drug dutasteride (sold as Avodart) were less ...

European regulators are considering withdrawing market authorizations for certain hair loss and enlarged prostate treatments, including Organon’s (NYSE:OGN) Propecia, over concerns they can trigger ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn’t provide any ...

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. Why am I taking this medicine ...