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Does finasteride cure prostate enlargement?
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Cure? unclear: Not sure if it is a cure -- it will shrink the prostate while you are taking it by blocking an ezyme some men's prostates will continue to grow despite the medication and need surgery.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No but relieve sympt: No but it may relieve some symptoms of hypertrophy or overgrowth. It may also reduce the risk of acute urinary retention or delay the need for prostate surgery. It is occasionally combine with an Alpha blocker. It has side effects which should be discussed with your physician.
Answered 3/9/2020
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