Tamsulosin + Finasteride
Information about Tamsulosin + Finasteride
Tamsulosin + finasteride uses
How tamsulosin + finasteride works
This is a combination of two medicines: Tamsulosin and Finasteride, 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. Finasteride 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 + finasteride
Impotence, Ejaculation disorder, Headache, Breast tenderness, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement, Infection, Chest pain, Back pain, Vertigo, General discomfort, Drowsiness, Abnormal vision, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Liver cancer, Leydig cell tumor, Prostate cancer
Available Medicine for Tamsulosin + Finasteride
Expert advice for Tamsulosin + Finasteride
- You have been prescribed Tamsulosin + Finasteride to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Tamsulosin + Finasteride 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 + Finasteride.
- 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 + Finasteride.
Frequently asked questions for Tamsulosin + Finasteride
Tamsulosin + Finasteride
Q. Is Tamsulosin+Finasteride effective?
Tamsulosin+Finasteride 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+Finasteride too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also known as prostate gland enlargement. It is a common condition in older men. BPH may cause symptoms like frequent or urgent need to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia) and inability to completely empty the bladder.
Q. Can the use of Tamsulosin+Finasteride cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Tamsulosin+Finasteride can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. These symptoms could be due to the presence of silodosin in the medicine. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.