Question 1

what does tamsulosin treat?

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Here are some...: Tamsulosin is a so-called alpha-1 adrenergic blocker, which can relax the smooth muscles inside prostate urethra and bladder neck so to potentially ease and improve urine flow since that area possesses an abundance of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. More? Ask your doctor.

Question 2

what is tamsulosin prescribed for?

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Prostate enlargement: This category of medicines mostly is used to treat men with benign prostatic enlargement (BPH).   It is sometimes used to treat non- prostate related voiding dysfunction and more recently is used to facilitate ureteral stone passage by relaxing the ureter tube.

Question 3

can women take  flomax (tamsulosin)?

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Yes.: It may be indicated to help some kidney stones to pass.

Question 4

does flomax (tamsulosin) help with ed?

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No: Flomax (tamsulosin) helps if you have issues with urination. It should not help for ed and is not indicated for such.

Question 5

what will flomax (tamsulosin) do for me?

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Drug used in urology: Tamsulosin, also known under the name flomax, (tamsulosin) is a drug designed to relax smooth muscle cells of the urinary tract. Its approved use is to improve urination in prostate enlargement (bph). It has been shown to improve urinary symptoms, or ipss score. It is also used to help pass kidney stones by relaxing the ureter. It is also used, at times, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.

Question 6

how long before tamsulosin start working?

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Days: The effect should be noticeable within 5-7 days

Question 7

please describe the medication: tamsulosin?

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BPH: Tamsulosin s a treatment for difficult urination, a common symptom of enlarged prostate. Tamsulosin, and other medications in the class called Alpha blockers, work by relaxing bladder neck muscles and muscle fibers in the prostate itself and make it easier to urinate.[1].

Question 8

how long does it take for tamsulosin to work?

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Flomax (tamsulosin): Flomax (tamsulosin) is an Alpha blocker and work within 24 hours regarding its effects. If given for obstructive voiding then effects are usually seen within 2 days. If taken for a kidney stone then it takes longer but works immediately to relax the ureter to help the stone past. You may not pass the stone but it usually helps the stone progress down the ureter.

Question 9

what is a better option than flomax (tamsulosin)?

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2 groups:  3 groups of medicines for prostate enlargement symptoms:Alpha blockers e.g.tamsulosin(Flomax) &amp; terazosin(Hytrin).5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride(Proscar)&amp;dutasteride(Avodart).There is also Jalyn which has 1 of each of these 2 groups. 3rd group is PDE-5 inhibitors(Cialis). It varies from person to person which is better,but the 5-alpha reductase inh's take several months to work.

Question 10

please describe the medication: flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Prostate Medication: Flomax (tamsulosin) is a medication often is used to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate (or bph).

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