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How Can Urinary Retention Be Managed While Getting Treated For H. Pylori?

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2024

Question: BPH on Rapaflo 2 years, good results. need to stop Rapaflo for 10 days becouse interaccion with Clarithromicin for H.Pylori treatment, , any suggestions to prevent possible urinary retention?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be stopped

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Clarithromycin has a significant interaction with silodocin and will increase the level or effect of silodosin.

It can be stopped during the course of clarithromycin for a period of 10 days safely.

Wishing you best of health

Please contact your doctor before taking any medication

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T