Question

A 45-year-old man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. Which medication is first-line for moderate BPH symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Doxazosin (an alpha-1 blocker)

Answer

Finasteride

Answer

Desmopressin

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Saw palmetto (herbal therapy)

Practice question

A 45-year-old man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. Which medication is first-line for moderate BPH symptoms?