After time the medication may cease to have the desired effect. Side effects such as headaches, fatigue, reduced sex-drive and erectile dysfunction may be experienced.
Discuss this and any other problems with the doctor who prescribed your medication. Describe your problems in as much detail as possible and make notes at home to help you remember what to say when you talk to your doctor. To give the doctor additional information you can complete a self-assessment questionnaire (provide a link to IPSS-scores) by providing point score answers to seven simple questions. The results may indicate that it is time to switch therapies and that you could benefit from microwave therapy (CoreTherm®) or surgery (TURP).
Your doctor has the responsibility to inform you objectively of the facts about each of the treatment alternatives and about the advantages and disadvantages. An important discussion starting point is that the method is based on scientifically documented results, the method chosen is the one assessed to provide you with the most benefit according to your personal needs and wishes, and that the therapy should be convenient and carry as few risks as possible.