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A member asked:
Taking flomax (tamsulosin) for 4 days .4.dose. is it ok to stop? i've started pelvic floor therapy for prostatitis and want to go that route. no bph
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Ask your doc: Ultimately, you're in charge & responsible for your own health. We're here as guides & navigators to assist you. Flomax (tamsulosin) is used (up to 0.8mg daily) to treat prostate enlargement aka BPH and (off-label) kidney stones. Chat w/dispensing doc about your wishes. Set a defined trial duration as well as reviewing signs of progression & worsening after which consider restarting Tamsulosin.
Answered 4/3/2016
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