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A member asked:

Wht tamsulosin means?is it safe to take flomax as im having mild hydronephrosis onrkidney?urinary retention and burning sensation gone2weks ago-male28

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Dr. Weber Chuang answered

Specializes in Urology

alpha blocker: Tamsulosin is an Alpha blocker that relaxes the muscles around the bladder neck/prostate to allow the bladder to empty better. It is safe to take in the setting of hydronephrosis.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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