What is Tamsulosin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: TamsulosinBrand:
Tamsulosin is used to manage the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It relaxes the smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate causing an improvement of urine flow. It is used for symptomatic treatment of bladder outlet obstruction or dysfunction.
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How do members experience Tamsulosin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 279 | 78 | |
| Bladder problems | 134 | 48 | |
| Urinary retention | 115 | 37 | |
| Urinary urgency | 28 | 7 | |
| Kidney stone | 16 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lightheadedness | 7 | |
| Dizziness | 3 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 3 | |
| Ejaculation delayed | 3 | |
| Ejaculation dysfunction | 3 | |
| Sexual dysfunction | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 29 | |
| Mild | 28 | |
| None | 126 |
Member evaluations
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slowrambler
evaluated on Jan 19, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Major
- Side effects: None
expastrychef
evaluated on Jul 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for benign prostatic hyperplasia: None
- Side effects: None
eagleman68
evaluated on Mar 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for benign prostatic hyperplasia: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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