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Alpha Blocker
Tamsulosin is an Alpha Blocker that works to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by improving urine flow and prostate function. For BPH and urinary incontinence associated with BPH, Tamsulosin is often a first-line treatment prescribed by physicians.
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Starts at $1.03 per 0.4mg Capsule
Tamsulosin is prescribed in 0.4mg capsules and is usually taken daily 30 minutes after a meal. Tamsulosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder allowing urine to flow more freely.
Alpha blocker medications like Tamsulosin are used to treat the negative symptoms men may experience from an enlarged prostate (BPH). These can include difficulty urinating, painful urination, and urinary frequency.
One study of Tamsulosin’s effects on BPH symptoms reported a more than a 30% improvement in peak urinary flow rate. For urinary incontinence associated with BPH, most men see results from 0.4mg but in more severe cases, it may require a 0.8mg dose to see effects.1
1. NIH National Library of Medicine, Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Tamsulosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Tamsulosin can commonly cause dizziness so until you know the effects it has, patients should refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery after taking the medication. It can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up which can lead to increased fall risk.
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Other medication options for BPH
Finasteride is the same active ingredient as Proscar® and Proscar and is used to treat hair loss or BPH in men.
Same active ingredient found in Cialis. Taken one hour prior to sexual activity. Effective for up to 36 hours.
Available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg tablets and 5mg or 20mg lozenges, prescription required.
A laser used to rapidly heat & vaporize excess prostate tissue, providing a larger channel for urine to pass through. Removing the excess tissue rapidly restores natural urine flow in most patients.
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