A male asked:
Will i need to stop taking my prostate medication before surgery for my cataracts? I'll need cataract surgery in the coming year. I take flomax (tamsulosin) for an enlarged prostate. Does this or any other drug cause a problem with cataract treatment? .
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Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered
44 years experience in Ophthalmology
I : I agree---going off the medicine does not good. Just let your doctor know that you are on it and he can take the necessary operative precaustions during the surgery. Don't let this stop you from having the surgery that will improve your vision.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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Dr. Lloyd Williams commented
12 years experience in Ophthalmology
yes, going off the medication does not change the risks of cataract surgery, just make sure your doctors knows you have taken flomax.
May 17, 2014
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