Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
Information about Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
Tamsulosin + dutasteride uses
Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How tamsulosin + dutasteride works
This is a combination of two medicines: Tamsulosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Common side effects of tamsulosin + dutasteride
Impotence, Decreased libido, Ejaculation disorder, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Breast enlargement in male, Breast tenderness in male, Hypersensitivity, Edema (swelling), Increased luteinizing hormone, Increased testosterone levels, Inflammation of the nose, Prostate cancer, Testicular pain, Blood in semen, Male infertility, Depression, Anxiety, Male breast cancer, Drug eruptions, Increased liver enzymes
Available Medicine for Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
Expert advice for Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
- You have been prescribed Tamsulosin + Dutasteride to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Tamsulosin + Dutasteride may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride.
- It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride.
Frequently asked questions for Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
Tamsulosin + Dutasteride
Q. Is Tamsulosin + Dutasteride effective?
Tamsulosin + Dutasteride is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tamsulosin + Dutasteride too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can the use of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride can cause dizziness. Tamsulosin + Dutasteride contains a combination of Tamsulosin and Dutasteride. Tamsulosin can cause a sudden fall in blood pressure while changing posture from lying to sitting or standing (orthostatic hypotension). This sudden fall in blood pressure can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, sensation of spinning and vertigo. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, do not drive or use any machines. It is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Q. What are the cautions associated with the use of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride?
The use of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride is considered to be harmful for men under the age of 18 years as it may affect the normal development of the male reproductive tract. The use of this medicine is also considered to be harmful for patients with any known allergy to any of the components of this medicine and in women who are pregnant or of childbearing potential. Along with that, it is important to keep in mind that pregnant women should not even handle Tamsulosin + Dutasteride as the medicine may get absorbed through the skin and cause harm to the fetus.