What medication works fast for an enlarged prostate?

Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common chronic disease in older men for which there are no specific drugs. In the early stage, the more commonly used drugs are finasteride tablets and tamsulosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets used in combination for treatment. And after 6 months or even a year of using the drug will have obvious effect. Long-term use of finasteride tablets can make the prostate size gradually reduced, while tamsulosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets can relax the urethral smooth muscle, reduce urethral resistance, thus improving the symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, incomplete urination, and increased nocturia. Finasteride tablets may lead to ejaculatory disorders, decreased erectile function and other problems in patients; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets may cause low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, etc. Both of the above medications need to be used under the guidance of a doctor. Overall, patients with prostate hyperplasia need to go to the urology department of the hospital in a timely manner for examination to understand the degree of hyperplasia before targeted treatment, and not blindly use drugs.