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What Causes Frequent Urination And Cold While On Tamsulosin?

i began taking Tamsulosin HCL 0.4 mg Cap about 2-3 weeks ago from VA Hospital primary, previously taking Doxsasin. problem with frequent urination at night, not usually during day. i have in the past 3-4 days suffered from what i think is the common cold, i.e. runny nose, sore throat. my throat at night seems to be somewhat closing up and getting sorer. i take 1 capsule at night prior to bedtime. am taking numerous drugs, 72 years old and have sleep apnea but am unable to use CPAP due to deviated septum. i am Vietnam vet with interrupted sleep and PTSD, any thing to worry about with this new medicine?
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hi,

Thanks for your query on HCM

I do understand your concern

“As” per your clinical history is concerned please take [Tamsulosin] as prescribed by your doctor and do an ultrasound scan to confirm whether you have any enlarged prostate or not, if present then you will need further addition of medication. Your frequent urination might be due to enlarged prostate and it is a common problem for your age and not a serious disorder at all. Regarding cold I may say that it is a viral illness and it will run its own course and for it you can take antihistamine like [levocetrizine] and do check your body temperature every 8 hours if elevated then add antibiotics [cefixime]. All medications require your doctor's prescription so you can discuss with your primary care doctor first.You can do warm saline gargle 3 times a day .

Do a blood differential count if any findings comes tell your doctor to add medications.

Hope that helps and nothing to be worried at all.
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What Causes Frequent Urination And Cold While On Tamsulosin?

Hi, Thanks for your query on HCM I do understand your concern “As” per your clinical history is concerned please take [Tamsulosin] as prescribed by your doctor and do an ultrasound scan to confirm whether you have any enlarged prostate or not, if present then you will need further addition of medication. Your frequent urination might be due to enlarged prostate and it is a common problem for your age and not a serious disorder at all. Regarding cold I may say that it is a viral illness and it will run its own course and for it you can take antihistamine like [levocetrizine] and do check your body temperature every 8 hours if elevated then add antibiotics [cefixime]. All medications require your doctor s prescription so you can discuss with your primary care doctor first.You can do warm saline gargle 3 times a day . Do a blood differential count if any findings comes tell your doctor to add medications. Hope that helps and nothing to be worried at all.