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Cialis Approved for Prostate Problem

Men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as frequent or difficult urination now have an additional treatment option. BPH or benign Prostate Hypertrophy is quite common after the age of 50. The drugs that are usually prescribed to help with the symptoms can cause side effects such as reduced libido and erectile problems. Now, the FDA has approved Cialis to ease symptoms of BPH. Cialis has already been used for years to overcome erectile dysfunction. Consequently, using the drug for BPH symptoms should not have negative sexual side effects and might actually offer men a boost in that arena.

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Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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