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. 1995 Nov;154(5):1779-82.

The effects of finasteride on hematuria associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a preliminary report

P J Puchner  1 , M I Miller
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  • PMID: 7563345
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The effects of finasteride on hematuria associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a preliminary report

P J Puchner et al. J Urol. 1995 Nov.
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Abstract

Purpose: The efficacy of finasteride was assessed in the treatment of gross hematuria associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Materials and methods: A retrospective review was done of 18 patients who had been placed on finasteride (5 mg . daily) for the treatment of gross hematuria associated with BPH. A hematuria grading system was devised.

Results: Of the 12 patients with longer than 3 months of followup (mean 14) 11 improved according to the grade of hematuria after finasteride therapy.

Conclusions: Finasteride is effective in treating hematuria associated with BPH. This finding is especially relevant for patients with multiple medical problems and anesthetic risks.

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