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    Alpha-Blocker Medicines for Prostatitis

    Alpha-Blocker Medicines for Prostatitis



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Uroxatral alfuzosin
    Cardura doxazosin
    Rapaflo silodosin
    Flomax tamsulosin
    Hytrin terazosin

    These medicines are available in pill form. A low dose is used at first, then the dosage is gradually increased until the medicine has the greatest effect on reducing symptoms with minimal side effects.



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