Finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because androgens promote the ...

The 24.8% relative risk reduction in prostate cancer seen in the finasteride arm prompted the early termination of the study on February 21, 2003, 15 months before its anticipated completion. While ...

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