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Is Elmiron Better Than Tamsulosin In The Treatment Of Bladder Issues?

my dr wants me on a drug called elmiron rather than tamsulon which I had side effects from (the problem is a bladder issue which we need to keep open so it won t close up again. the elmiron has extensive side effects, so many more than tamsulson and elmiron costs $800 a month.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Elmiron is usually prescribed for painful bladder conditions while Tamsulosin is given for conditions like BPH. You can chose the drug as prescribed by your treating doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Elmiron Better Than Tamsulosin In The Treatment Of Bladder Issues?

Hi, Elmiron is usually prescribed for painful bladder conditions while Tamsulosin is given for conditions like BPH. You can chose the drug as prescribed by your treating doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician