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Taking Regular Phenytoin. Can The Side Effect Lead To Unconsciousness?
I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN IN HOSPITAL FOR TWO WEEKS BECAUSE I COLLAPSED INSIDE THE SHOP THE HOSPITAL SAY THAT I HAD A POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT BECAUSE I TAKE REGULAR PHENYTOIN TABLETS 3 AT NIGHT EACH DAY. THE TEMPORARY COLLAPSE HAPPENED AFTER TAKING TRIMETHOPRIM , EXCUSE ME IF THE SPELLING IS NT EXACTLY CORRECT. COULD YOU TELL ME WHY I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE A BLADDER PROBLEM.
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hello tamsulosin can cause postural hypotension which can lead to syncope, possibly transient unconsciousness. I want to know some details like age, sex, your symptoms etc., to answer your second question. I will advise you to consult physician and take his opinion. Thank you and get well soon.
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