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Effect of combination treatment on patient-related outcome measures in benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical utility of dutasteride and tamsulosin

Authors Djavan R, Dianat SS, Kazzazi

Published 31 March 2011 Volume 2011:2 Pages 71—79

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PROM.S13062

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Bob Djavan, Seyed Saeid Dianat, Amir Kazzazi
New York University, Department of Urology, New York, USA

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia, the fourth most commonly diagnosed medical condition in the elderly, is a major underlying cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Medical therapy is usually the first therapeutic option. Combination therapy is increasingly used for better symptom relief and outcome.
Methods: We searched the literature using the MEDLINE database for the efficacy of combination therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia in terms of symptom improvement and impact on quality of life.
Results: Combination therapy with dutasteride and tamsulosin not only provides better symptom improvement and improved urinary flow rate, but is also associated with a more favorable impact on quality of life and patient satisfaction with treatment than monotherapy. Combination therapy also reduces the risk of events related to disease progression, such as acute urinary retention and benign prostatic hyperplasia-related surgery.
Conclusion: Combination therapy with dutasteride and tamsulosin is highly efficacious as medical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms.

Keywords: benign prostatic hyperplasia, combination therapy, dutasteride, tamsulosin, quality of life, treatment outcome

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