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I got moderate enlargement of Prostate gland. Urine flow is normal; I get no pain at all. Residue in the bladder after urination is also nil. Doctor now put me on Urimax 0.4 mg and after using my problem is agitated. Earlier I used to go to bath room at night once or twice, now after medication almost 6 times I have to go during night.