finasteride prophylaxis study

Introduction

Study:

• 1000 men 63 years of age treated for 7 years with finasteride 5 mg/day

Results:

• 25% (15) fewer cases of prostate cancer in treatment group
• 4 more cases of high-grade tumors in treatment group
• treatment group more likely to suffer impotence
• fewer urinary symptoms in treatment group

More general terms

• clinical trial