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Treatment Options
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Alpha Blockers
Most of the alpha blockers can be used to treat high blood pressure as well as BPH. Unlike other drugs for high blood pressure that affect mostly the heart, the blood vessels around the heart, and the kidneys, alpha blockers work more on "peripheral" arteries and veins--those in the arms and legs. The alpha receptors that these medications block are also found in the prostate gland. Blocking these receptors on the prostate gland will reduce the size and progressive enlargement of the prostate. Since many of the older men who suffer from hypertension also have prostate enlargement, taking alpha blockers can help with both problems. Drugs in the class
Prazosin (Minipress)
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Alfuzosin (UroXatral)
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Terazosin (Hytrin) |
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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