What are the pros and cons of Proscar (finasteride)?
- Proscar can provide relief from symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and may help avoid prostate surgery.
- This medicine can be used in combination with doxazosin (Cardura) for greater benefit in controlling BPH symptoms
- Many of the common side effects of this medicine are temporary and go away once the body gets used to it.
- Proscar can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and abnormal ejaculation.
- It can take at least 6 months to see the full effects of Proscar.
- Proscar can increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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