What are tamsulosin tablets used for?

Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It’s used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement). It’s also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones.

What happens when you stop taking tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin oral capsule is used for long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you don’t take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: Your BPH symptoms won’t improve. If you stop taking this drug for several days, talk to your doctor before starting again.

Can I take tamsulosin at bedtime?

Take one tablet/capsule every day. Your first dose of tamsulosin may make you feel dizzy or faint, or start sweating. Take your first dose at bedtime and remain lying down until these symptoms have completely passed. Tamsulosin can cause dizziness which may affect your ability to drive.

Why is tamsulosin taken at night?

Dosage for Flomax Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting. After the first dose, take your regularly scheduled dose 30 minutes after the same meal each day.

Does drinking water help prostate problems?

Doctors recommend drinking six to eight glasses of water (or 1.5 to 2 liters) daily. For prostate problems, limit water intake before going to bed at night. This will keep you from waking up at night to urinate repeatedly. Doctors recommend drinking six to eight glasses of water (or 1.5 to 2 liters) daily.

Is it OK to take tamsulosin every other day?

Conclusions: Tamsulosin at a dose of 0.4 mg once daily and 0.4 mg once daily every other day for lower urinary tract symptoms provide comparable improvements in urinary flow and symptoms.

Why is tamsulosin given at night?

Flomax capsules 0.4 mg once daily is recommended as the dose for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH and dosing should be taken by mouth, usually once daily. Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.