Tamsulosin is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The correct dosage of Tamsulosin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tamsulosin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tamsulosin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tamsulosin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tamsulosin related warnings talks about Tamsulosin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tamsulosin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tamsulosin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Tamsulosin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tamsulosin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tamsulosin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tamsulosin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Tamsulosin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Tamsulosin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Tamsulosin safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tamsulosin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Kidneys?
Tamsulosin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Liver?
Tamsulosin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Heart?
Tamsulosin is completely safe for the heart.
Tamsulosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamsulosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tamsulosin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tamsulosin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tamsulosin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tamsulosin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tamsulosin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tamsulosin
It is safe to take Tamsulosin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamsulosin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tamsulosin as it can have severe side effects.
You can take Tamsulosin for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take an extra dose or a high dose without informing your doctor. Also, do not discontinue taking Tamsulosin on your own as that might cause serious adverse effects.
No, Tamsulosin is not a diuretic. It is rather an alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.
No, Tamsulosin doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder.
Yes, Tamsulosin may cause an allergic reaction causing hives, rash, and itching. It may also cause swelling of the eyes, tongue, lips, arms, ankles, throat, feet and lower legs. If you suffer from any of these reactions, please inform your doctor immediately. He may ask you to discontinue using Tamsulosin.
Tamsulosin is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.
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