Urodynamic and clinical effects of terazosin therapy in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia

Wim P.J. Witjes*, Peter F.W.M. Rosier, Michel J.A.M. De Wildt, Matheus P. Van Iersel, Frans M.J. Debruyne, Jean J.M.C.H. De La Rosette

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Abstract

Purpose: We evaluated the urodynamic and clinical effects of terazosin in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Materials and Methods: A total of 45 patients who participated in a multicenter trial was evaluated with urodynamic pressure-flow studies before and after 26 weeks of treatment. Results: Maximum flow rate and symptom score improved significantly in 22 patients with and 11 without bladder outlet obstruction who completed 26 weeks of treatment. In patients with bladder outlet obstruction the condition was significantly reduced and in patients without obstruction, significant urodynamic changes could not be detected. Conclusions: Terazosin treatment results in symptomatic relief and improved urinary flow in patients with and without bladder outlet obstruction, and in significant improvement in patients with urodynamically proved obstruction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1317-1323
Number of pages7
JournalThe Journal of Urology
Volume155
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • prostate
  • prostatic hyperplasia
  • urodynamics
  • adrenergic alpha receptor blockaders

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