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How does antihistamines make benign prostatic hyperplasia worse?


If you have BPH, try NOT to take medications such as antihistamines, diuretics, decongestants, antispasmodics, tranquilizers and certain types of antidepressants. These can weaken the bladder muscle or narrow the opening of the prostate and worsen the BPH symptoms.

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3 Responses to “How does antihistamines make benign prostatic hyperplasia worse?”

  1. Cheryl S Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 5:38 am

    Drugs such as over-the-counter antihistamines and nasal decongestants can increase resistance to the flow of urine or reduce the bladder’s ability to contract, causing temporary urinary retention (the inability to urinate) in a man with BPH
    References :
    http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch239/ch239b.html?qt=BPH&alt=sh

  2. curious cook Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 5:58 am

    If you have BPH, try NOT to take medications such as antihistamines, diuretics, decongestants, antispasmodics, tranquilizers and certain types of antidepressants. These can weaken the bladder muscle or narrow the opening of the prostate and worsen the BPH symptoms.
    References :
    http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000381.htm

  3. Buzz s Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 6:34 am

    Some of those drugs can cause the constriction of blood vessles and organs. This slows the flow of urine.
    References :

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