Tamsulosin and alcohol

We are advised "not to drink alcohol while [...] on tamsulosin. Alcohol will increase the side-effects of tamsulosin, such as feeling faint and dizzy." [1]

As for me I had no issues with a few glasses of wine in the evenings, which is in line with "there are no known interactions between alcohol and Tamsulosin hydrochloride" as stated by NHS UK [2].

Further, moderate alcohol intake may have no detrimental effect on voiding symptoms according to Dr. Roehrborn's findings. [3]

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REFERENCES

[1] http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/Tamsulosin.htm

[2] http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Prostatic%20hyperplasia%20(benign)&medicine=tamsulosin%20hydrochloride&preparationTamsulosin%20400microgram%20modified-release%20capsules

[3] http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/enlarged_prostate/JohnsHopkinsEnlargedProstateHealthAlert_3024-1.html

First post in the new blog about Flomax

Please bear with me and give me a bit of time to update and develop this blog. Unfortunately it may actually grow. I say unfortunately, because I alongside others depend on this drug to function somewhat normally. At a price. I will discuss this price in this blog.

Apologies for the simple and unfinished design. It'll get better.

I hope this blog to become:

• Compendium of my knowledge about conditions and diseases where Tamsulosin is prescribed;
• Resource of help and reliable information for others who have been prescribed this drug;
• Discussion forum where people share their experiences and alternative approaches with others in the community;
• Page where not just the official clinical trials results are presented, but real people's stories and experiences come to light and show the need for an alternative to this drug.