Tamsulosin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

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Does tamsulosin shrink the prostate?

However, tamsulosin will not shrink the prostate. The prostate may continue to get larger. This may cause the symptoms to become worse over time. Therefore, even though tamsulosin may lessen the problems caused by enlarged prostate now, surgery still may be needed in the future. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

How does tamsulosin work?

Tamsulosin comes as slow-release tablets and capsules (also called modified release, prolonged release, MR or XL). This means the medicine is released into your body gradually. How much will I take? The usual dose of tamsulosin for enlarged prostate and kidney stone is 400 micrograms, once a day.

Are tamsulosin oral capsules the same as Flomax?

Tamsulosin oral capsules are available as the brand-name drug Flomax. To learn about this medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Tamsulosin oral capsules are a generic drug, which means they’re an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.

Does tamsulosin cause drowsiness?

Tamsulosin oral capsule doesn’t cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects. The more common side effects that can occur with tamsulosin include: If these side effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What is tamsulosin used for?

Tamsulosin is sometimes combined with other ingredients to treat bladder problems and enlarged prostate. Brand names include Vesomni (with solifenacin) and Combodart (with dutasteride). 2. Key facts Tamsulosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate so you can pee more easily.

Does tamsulosin help enlarged prostate?

Tamsulosin helps to reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscle around the bladder and prostate gland so you can pee more easily. This medicine is available on prescription and you can also buy the brand Flomax Relief from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules.

Where can I buy tamsulosin?

This medicine is available on prescription and you can also buy the brand Flomax Relief from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules. If you buy tamsulosin from a pharmacy, see a GP within 6 weeks of starting your treatment to make sure it's OK for you to carry on taking this medicine.

What are the different brands of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin is also known by brand names such as Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL. Tamsulosin is sometimes combined with other ingredients to treat bladder problems and enlarged prostate. Brand names include Vesomni (with solifenacin) and Combodart (with dutasteride). 2. Key facts

What Is Tamsulosin

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Tamsulosin Information

1. https://patient.info/medicine/tamsulosin-for-prostate-gland-enlargement-contiflo-flomaxtra
2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9245.pdf
3. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/tamsulosin-hydrochloride/