[Alpha blockers in use for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia--are all drugs born equal?].

Alpha-adrenergic blockers are an established form of medical treatment for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Several medications of the class are available, each with its own characteristics. The authors attempted to define the differences between the currently available medications (Terazosin, Doxazosin, Alfuzosin, and Tamsulosin), and to present an evidence-based recommendation for choosing the best treatment option.

Concomitant use of sildenafil and a vacuum entrapment device for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Purpose: Men not entirely satisfied with erectile function after separate use of sildenafil or a vacuum entrapment device (VED) are usually given more invasive alternatives. This prospective study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of concomitant use of sildenafil and a vacuum entrapment device in men not satisfied with erectile function while using each of these treatment modalities separately.

Materials And Methods: A total of 161 patients suffering from erectile dysfunction for at least 6 months were evaluated and treated with 100 mg sildenafil and a VED each as monotherapy.