www.balancedhealthtoday.com http www.balancedhealthtoday.com There are several different ways to treat BPH: Watchful Waiting is often chosen by men who are not bothered by symptoms of BPH. They have no treatment but get regular checkups and wait to see whether or not the condition gets worse. Alpha blockers are drugs that help relax muscles near the prostate and may relieve symptoms. Side effects can include headaches. Also, these medicines sometimes make people feel dizzy, lightheaded, or tired. Alpha blockers are new drugs, so doctors do not know their long term effects. Some common alpha blockers are doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), and terazosin (Hytrin). Finasteride (Proscar) is a drug that inhibits the action of the male hormone testosterone. It can shrink the prostate. Side effects of finasteride include declining interest in sex, problems getting an erection, and problems with ejaculation. Again, because it is new, doctors do not know its long-term effects. Chesapeake Virginia USA France, Paris Kuwait Kuwait City Mozambique, Maputo Savannah, Georgia Wichita Kansas USA, Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Slovakia, Bratislava, Honolulu, Hawaii City of Randwick, Australia www.balancedhealthtoday.com www.balancedhealthtoday.com