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87 year old male was taking flomax 0.4 mg at bedtime. while in hospital he was given same at mornings. can he switch it back to nights at home? also is it ok to take two doses sometimes as he took in the past?
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Yes, you can do that.
Answered 11/20/2021
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Flomax is recommended to be taken only once a day but in younger people trying to pass kidney stones it is often prescribed twice daily but never 2 at once. In an 87 year old man I would be concerned that twice a day flomax could cause too low a blood pressure, so exercise caution.
Answered 11/21/2021
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