5th March 2024

A 78-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of difficulty urinating.

A 78-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of difficulty urinating. He states that this has come on over the past 6-months but has since worsened, such to the point where he felt the need to come to the GP. He experiences no pain on urination, but often finds himself straining to urinate and does not feel completely empty at the end either. The GP suspects that he might have an issue with his prostate and decides to do a PSA test to aid the diagnosis. The patient asks whether, in the meantime, there is any medication he could be prescribed to help him urinate easier.

Please prescribe one medication that could improve this patient’s symptoms whilst tests are being carried out