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Does Rapaflo Relax Bladder Muscles?

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Posted on Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Question: Does Rapaflo relax other muscles near or around the bladder such as near the lower back?

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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Rapaflo do not relax back muscles

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Rapaflo is an alpha-blocker. It will relax the muscles of bladder and prostate only, thereby helping easy urine flow. It will not affect your back muscles in any way.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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Does Rapaflo Relax Bladder Muscles?

Brief Answer: Rapaflo do not relax back muscles Detailed Answer: Hello, Rapaflo is an alpha-blocker. It will relax the muscles of bladder and prostate only, thereby helping easy urine flow. It will not affect your back muscles in any way. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician