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The erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration late Thursday for the treatment of urinary problems in men due to an enlarged prostate. But we still think other options, including lifestyle changes and, if necessary, inexpensive generic medications, should be tried first.
Two studies cited by the FDA found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), who took Cialis got more relief from their urinary problems than those who took a placebo. A third study found that the medication also helped ease urinary problems in men who had both BPH and erectile dysfunction.
BPH is usually not serious or life-threatening, but it can cause problems with urinating, such as difficulty starting or needing to go more often, primarily in men 50 and older.
Bottom line: If you have urinary problems due to BPH, lifestyle changes should be tried first. Those include going to the bathroom when you first feel the urge, reducing your intake of alcohol and caffeine, and not drinking fluids just before bedtime. If medication is needed, a good first choice for many men is generic doxazosin, which costs less than $12 per month and has a long track record of safety and effectiveness. Cialis, which is not available as a generic, costs more than $100 for a month's supply.
For more on managing BPH symptoms, see our free Best Buy Drugs report on enlarged prostate treatments.
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FDA approves Cialis to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia [Food and Drug Administration]
—Steve Mitchell
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