tamsulosin
Brand names: tamsulosin hydrochloride
# Tamsulosin: What You Need to Know Tamsulosin is a medicine used to help men with an enlarged prostate gland. When the prostate gets bigger, it can make it hard to urinate or cause other bathroom problems. Tamsulosin works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, making it easier to urinate. It comes in capsule form and is usually taken once a day. This medicine doesn't shrink the prostate—it just helps your muscles relax so you can go to the bathroom more easily. Before taking tamsulosin, make sure to tell your doctor about all the other medicines you're taking. Some medications can interfere with how tamsulosin works in your body. You should avoid taking certain strong medications with tamsulosin, such as ketoconazole (used for fungal infections), and be careful when using others like some antibiotics or antidepressants. Your doctor may need to change your dose if you're taking other medicines. If you experience dizziness, fainting, or other unusual symptoms after taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away. Always follow your doctor's instructions and take tamsulosin exactly as prescribed.
Known Interactions (3)
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- FATIGUE1,456 reports
- DYSPNOEA1,367 reports
- DIZZINESS1,201 reports
- DIARRHOEA1,159 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE999 reports
- OFF LABEL USE977 reports
- HEADACHE908 reports
- FALL870 reports
- ASTHENIA865 reports
- NAUSEA825 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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