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Can Tamsulosin Be Used Regularly As A Maintenance Medicine?

dear doctor, i was diagnose with grade ll prostactic enlargement with concretion. my doctor prescribe me tamsoline .4 mg for two months.after two months i stop without informing my doctor.after 6-8 months,the problem of urine come back.i tried to buy some of the medicine tamsoline and start taking it again and it solve my urineproblem. my question is can i use this medicine for my maintenance regularly?
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
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Yes, Tamsulosin can be used for long-term maintenance dose. However, inform your doctor that you have restarted the medication. Please do not discontinue the medication without informing your doctor first.

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Can Tamsulosin Be Used Regularly As A Maintenance Medicine?

Hello, Thak you for trusting HCM Yes, Tamsulosin can be used for long-term maintenance dose. However, inform your doctor that you have restarted the medication. Please do not discontinue the medication without informing your doctor first. Hope this answers your questions Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi