[The efficacy of Gosyajinkigan for pollakisuria].

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.

• Authors: Akihiko Watanabe, Takuya Akashi, Yasuyoshi Fujiuchi, Ichiro Mizuno, Osamu Nagakawa, Hideki Fuse
• Journal: Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica (Hinyokika Kiyo) Vol. 52 Issue 3 Pg. 197-201 (Mar 2006) ISSN: 0018-1994 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 16617873 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Drugs, Chinese Herbal

Topics

• 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, etiology)
• Urodynamics