Many Factors Elevate and Lower PSA Results
What Lowers PSA Test Results
Other factors can artificially lower the PSA level.
* Certain medications used to control urinary problems from BPH and prostititis -- such as finasteride or dustasteride, which are prescription medications, or saw palmetto, an over-the-counter herbal remedy – can lower PSA levels by as much as 50 percent.
* New research shows that men who use common painkillers such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin on a regular basis had PSA levels that were about 10 percent lower than the men who did not use them. (HealthNews, Sept 11, 2008)
* A lowering effect was seen for regular use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), although it did not reach statistical significance. (HealthDay, September 8, 2008)
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