Yes.: Flomax (tamsulosin) is part of a family of drugs called alpha-blockers that relax the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder neck, improving urine flow & symptoms. Other drugs in this group are terazosin, doxazosin, alfuzosin, & silodosin. Another family of drugs for BPH are 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, such as Finasteride and dutasteride. These shrink the prostate and reduce episodes of urine retention.
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THREE GROUP OF MEDS: There are 3 groups of meds used to treat BPH 1Alpha Blockers like fliomax,Hytrin (terazosin) or Cordora 2 5 alpha Reductase Inhibiters like Proscar(FINASTERIDE)OR Avodart(DUTASTERIDE) 3 PD-5 Inhibiters likeCialis
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