Simple capsule for a stronger bladder.

Tamsulosin is a capsule you take every day. It treats an overactive bladder and the symptoms of BPH.
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Tamsulosin is a simple capsule that treats the symptoms of BPH, like often needing to urinate or having problems urinating. It also treats an overactive bladder in general.
It’s common for men’s prostates to become larger as they age and it’s usually harmless. But the prostate being larger can put pressure on the bladder and the urethra, which causes a range of symptoms. These effects are sometimes called lower urinary tract symptoms, or LUTS.
While Tamsulosin doesn’t shrink your prostate, it does ease the muscles around it and in your bladder. This gives you greater control of your symptoms so you can live life freely again.
Tamsulosin is a type of medication called an alpha 1 blocker. It targets the alpha 1 receptors in your prostate and the neck of your bladder, stopping them from working in the same way. This allows the muscles to relax.
This makes it easier to urinate and to empty your bladder completely when you do. So it helps reduce your urgency and makes it easier to start. So Tamsulosin can help ease your symptoms of urinary problems whether they’re caused by BPH or not.
Tamsulosin comes as 400mcg capsules, and you’ll usually only take one a day. A higher dose of Tamsulosin isn’t usually recommended, because it’s a powerful medication. So if 400mcg isn’t enough to control your symptoms, go back and talk to your clinician. There might be another treatment that suits you better.
Lifestyle changes can also help your treatment to work better. Avoiding caffeine, drinking fewer fluids in the evening and making sure your bladder is empty after you go to the bathroom will all help to reduce the likelihood of you getting symptoms.
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Listen to your clinician’s advice on how exactly to take Tamsulosin. If you need advice, just log into your account and send us a message.
Unlike a lot of other treatments for BPH (such as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors) Tamsulosin starts working very soon after you first take it. While 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can take months to work, Tamsulosin’s effects start to show after a few hours.
It can take longer for your symptoms to completely disappear, with some people not seeing the full benefits of Tamsulosin for a few weeks. So even if you think it’s not working, it’s worth giving it a good try first.
Try to remember to take Tamsulosin at around the same time every day. You can try setting alarms or using a medication app so you don’t forget. Making Tamsulosin a part of your routine might also help, by always taking it at breakfast.
If you forget to take Tamsulosin, take the pill now. Do this unless it’s already nearly time for your next pill, in which case you should skip the missed pill. Don’t take double your dosage of Tamsulosin because you missed a pill.
Don’t take too much Tamsulosin at one time. If you do, your blood pressure could become too low and you should get medical attention. Tamsulosin can sometimes make people feel dizzy, especially when they first start taking it. If you feel unsteady or faint after taking Tamsulosin, don’t drive.
How we source info.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Summary of clinical experiences with tamsulosin for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Reviews in urology, 7 Suppl 4(Suppl 4), S13–S21.
An Exploratory Analysis of Tamsulosin for Overactive Bladder (OAB) in Men With Varying Voiding Symptom Burden. Urology, 153, pp.42-48.
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