Alpha Blockers

Drug / Medication

A class of drugs that relax smooth muscles in the prostate and seminal vesicles, improving urinary symptoms by enhancing the diameter of the prostatic urethra.

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Videos Mentioning Alpha Blockers

260 ‒ Men’s Sexual Health: why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to fix it

260 ‒ Men’s Sexual Health: why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to fix it

Peter Attia MD

Medications primarily used for BPH, but can also prolong ejaculatory time as a second-line treatment for premature ejaculation, with a risk of retrograde ejaculation.

273 ‒ Prostate health: common problems, cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and more

273 ‒ Prostate health: common problems, cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and more

Peter Attia MD

A class of drugs that relax smooth muscles in the prostate and seminal vesicles, improving urinary symptoms by enhancing the diameter of the prostatic urethra.