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What Is BPH, or Enlarged Prostate?
As a man ages, certain changes can happen to his body. One of these is benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate, which is very common in men over 40. The
prostate gland — part of the reproductive system — is located just beneath the bladder
and surrounding the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen through the penis).
As the prostate enlarges, it puts pressure on the urethra, causing changes in urination
frequency and urges.
How Can BPH Affect You?
- It squeezes the urethra, stopping or slowing the flow of urine and semen.
- The wall of your bladder becomes irritated and thickens, making it harder to "hold"
your bladder.
- You experience a frequent need to urinate.
- The bladder may lose its ability to empty itself over time.
BPH and Prostate Cancer Can Cause Similar Symptoms
Rest assured, an enlarged prostate (BPH) is not prostate cancer and is not a sign
that prostate cancer will develop. However, certain symptoms can be similar, and
it is possible to have BPH and prostate cancer at the same time.
The Facts About BPH:
- 50% of men age 60+ have BPH.
- By age 70, 90% of men will have BPH.
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Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal
drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment.
This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect
you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure
or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of
low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood
pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that
you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for
a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a
treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract
infection, headache, and tiredness.
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