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Tamsulosin is an anti-BPH agent which is a kind of urology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Beniprosin • Tamsul • Prostaflo • Omsal • UROMAX • Flomax

Side Effects

Common

Sleepiness
Back pain
Cough
Dizziness
Loss of strength
Runny nose

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure on standing
Rash

Treats

BPH
3.7
22 reviews

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