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.
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