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I am 60, having tamsulosin .4mg, and that gives comfort to my bph symptoms; but my nose continues to be stuffy. any solution to this nagging problem?
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Nasal saline: non irriatating qnd quite help for this issue.
Answered 8/18/2014
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Tamsulosin: tamsulosin is a vasodilator. This causes nasal congestion (The opposite effect of a decongestant ) and is an unavoidable side effect of any alpha blocker drug. Speak to your physician about switching to a different category of prostate medication such as finasteride.
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