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A member asked:

Can i stop tamsulosin without tapering? i have been taking it for five years and wish to stop.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Taper: Safer to taper per your doctor. It may cause changes in your blood pressure if the dose is changed too quickly. Be monitored. All the best.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/17/2015

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