[The efficacy of Gosyajinkigan for pollakisuria]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2006 Mar;52(3):197-201.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We investigated the efficacy of Gosyajinkigan in 20 patients with prostatic disease, in whom pollakisuria was not improved by treatment with drugs for lower urinary tract symptoms. Four and 8 weeks after treatment, the urinary frequency was significantly improved during both daytime and night. The efficacy rates for diurnal frequency and nocturia were 45% and 65%, respectively. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was decreased 4 weeks after treatment, and the parameters of uroflowmetry, the residual urine volume and quality of life score were improved 8 weeks after therapy. It was concluded that Goshajinkigan was effective for pollakisuria with prostatic disease, and the administration of the agent for 8 weeks or longer was needed to improve lower urinary tract symptoms.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatic Diseases / complications*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / complications
  • Quality of Life*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urination Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Urination Disorders / etiology
  • Urodynamics*

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal