Tamsulosin is a drug that is used to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource explains how tamsulosin works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers several tips on how to take tamsulosin correctly.
This eMedTV Web page explains that there are some potential side effects of tamsulosin, such as abnormal ejaculation, a runny or stuffy nose, and dizziness. This page also highlights some of the more serious and less common tamsulosin side effects.
This part of the eMedTV archives explains how tamsulosin is used to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This page also outlines some off-label tamsulosin uses, such as treating urinary retention in women and helping to pass ureter stones.
The starting tamsulosin dose to treat an enlarged prostate is the same for everyone -- 0.4 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource outlines some tamsulosin dosing guidelines and explains when and how to take the medication.
As this eMedTV segment describes, there are potential drug interactions with tamsulosin and other medications, such as other alpha blockers, warfarin, and cimetidine. This page explains how these interactions can cause problems.
This portion of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at several precautions and warnings with tamsulosin, including potential drug interactions, allergic reactions, and sexual side effects. This page also outlines who should not take tamsulosin.
This eMedTV article explains that although the first patent for tamsulosin expired in 2006, the FDA has not yet approved any generic tamsulosin. The next patent for tamsulosin expires in October 2009, which may be the earliest date for a generic.
