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Is It Safe To Use Tamsulosin For Women With Kidney Stone?
I have a kidney stone, just was released from ER. The doctor prescribed Tamsulosin. I am a 78 year old female and the directions say not to be used by women . Is this safe for me to use? I am on other medication 1. Hydrochlorothiazide 2. Synthroid 3. Lipitor 4. Losartan 5. xarelto 6. alendronate sodium 7. metoprolol er What will happen if I don t take it? Do I really need it? Thank you, Kathy McNabb YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 19 Dec 2019
Hello,
Tamsulosin is not used for females. It is used in men with prostate problems where urine flow is obstructed by enlarged prostate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Tamsulosin is not used for females. It is used in men with prostate problems where urine flow is obstructed by enlarged prostate.
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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