DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the ...

A drug that has long been used to treat two common men’s health conditions could have some unexpected benefits. Finasteride — more commonly known as Propecia or Proscar — has treated male pattern ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate. My urologist has recommended that I take 5 mg of finasteride daily for this. I’m hesitant to take this medication because of potential side effects, ...

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Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was ...