What is the side effects of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or those in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section are severe or do not go away:

• sleepiness.
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
• weakness.
• back pain.
• diarrhea.
• runny or stuffy nose.
• pain or pressure in the face.

What is Dutasteride tamsulosin used for?

Dutasteride and tamsulosin combination is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, which is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older.

Can you take dutasteride and tamsulosin together?

Combination therapy prevents BPH progression Dutasteride co-administered with tamsulosin significantly reduced the incidence of urinary retention and the number of men who required prostate surgery, compared with tamsulosin alone, at 4 years (Table 2).

Does tamsulosin make you urinate more?

Tamsulosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate so you can pee more easily.

Who should not take dutasteride?

tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease or prostate cancer. you should know that dutasteride is for use only in men. Women, especially those who are or may become pregnant, should not handle dutasteride capsules. Touching the contents of the capsules may harm the fetus.

Is dutasteride safe long term?

The safety and tolerability of a drug is an important factor for long-term consumption. Dutasteride seems to be safe in long-term studies, but the importance of proper patient counseling on related sexual adverse events must be considered.

Can tamsulosin cause irregular heartbeat?

Infrequent reports of shortness of breath, palpitations, low blood pressure (hypotension), atrial fibrillation, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and fast heart rate.