Tamsulosin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tamsulosin Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Tamsulosin Dosage & How to Take
Tamsulosin Side Effects
Tamsulosin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tamsulosin with Other Drugs
Tamsulosin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tamsulosin Benefits & Uses

Tamsulosin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Tamsulosin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Tamsulosin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tamsulosin is used -

Moderate

Ejaculation disorder

Mild

Back Pain
Cough
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Running nose
Sinus inflammation
Rash

Unknown

Impotence
Sore throat

Tamsulosin Related Warnings

Is the use of Tamsulosin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Tamsulosin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Tamsulosin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tamsulosin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tamsulosin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Tamsulosin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Liver?

Tamsulosin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Heart?

You can take Tamsulosin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tamsulosin with Other Drugs

Tamsulosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Tamsulosin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamsulosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tamsulosin

Is this Tamsulosin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tamsulosin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tamsulosin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tamsulosin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tamsulosin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tamsulosin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamsulosin

Taking Tamsulosin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamsulosin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tamsulosin as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tamsulosin

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Tamsulosin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Tamsulosin a diuretic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Tamsulosin is not a diuretic. It is rather an alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tamsulosin cause retrograde ejaculation?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Tamsulosin cause constipation?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tamsulosin consumption may cause constipation. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tamsulosin help with erectile dysfunction?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Tamsulosin might be given for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The exact mechanism of how it works in erectile dysfunction is not known but It is presumed that it works by improving libido, erection, and overall sexual function.