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A member asked:
I have been using tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4 mg and dutastende 0.5mg for one year with good results. can i stop one or both medicines gradually?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Maybe: You can try to stop or taper off these meds but your symptoms may recur. Consult with your doctor prior to changing your meds.
Answered 12/2/2012
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Yes w/ docs approval: Presumably your physician has placed you on both medications to improve your lower urinary tract symptoms. Are you interested in stopping the medications due to side effect? It would be necessary to consult with your physician/urologist about your plan to stop the medication(s) for whatever reason. Your urinary symptoms may relapse once you have stopped the medications.
Answered 6/8/2015
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