Tamsulosin side effects | Common side effects of tamsulosin capsules

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This video explains the common side effects of tamsulosin capsules.

The information given here is for educational purposes only; not for a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Do not take tamsulosin capsules

- if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- if angioedema (swelling due to allergic reaction) occurs after using some drugs.
- if you suffer from a serious infection of the liver.
- if you suffer from dizziness when you want to sit up or stand up from the lying position.
- if you have already had malaise while you urinate or after urinating (micturition syncope).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking tamsulosin capsules.
For the long-term use of this product, regular medical examinations are necessary.
Infrequently, a drop in blood pressure has been reported during the use of the product tamsulosin capsules. On the first feeling of dizziness, it is necessary to sit down or lay down until the disappearance of these signs.
Caution should be paid if you have severely impaired renal function as there is not sufficient data from clinical studies about patients with severe renal impairment.
Angioedema (swelling due to allergic reaction) has been rarely reported after the use of tamsulosin. In case of angioedema seek immediate medical assistance and discontinue the use of tamsulosin capsules. The product should not be re-administered.
If you are planning to undergo cataract surgery, please, inform your doctor that you are taking or have recently taken tamsulosin capsules.

Children and adolescents

Do not give this medicine to children or adolescents under 18 years because it does not work in this population.
Other medicines and tamsulosin capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Other medicines may be affected by tamsulosin. They, in turn, may affect how well tamsulosin works.

Tamsulosin can interact with:
diclofenac, a pain killer and anti-inflammatory medicine. This medicine can speed up the removal of tamsulosin from your body, thereby shortening the time tamsulosin is effective.
warfarin, a medicine to prevent blood clotting. This medicine can speed up the removal of tamsulosin from your body, thereby shortening the time tamsulosin is effective.
another α1A-adrenoceptor blocker. The combination may lower your blood pressure, causing dizziness or light-headedness.
medicines that may decrease the removal of tamsulosin capsules from the body (for example, ketoconazole, erythromycin).

Tamsulosin capsules with food and drink
Take capsules after breakfast or after the first daily meal. Swallow whole, while sitting or standing, and follow with a glass of water. Do not open, crush, or chew.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Tamsulosin capsule is designed only for the treatment of men therefore information on pregnancy and breast-feeding is not relevant.
Fertility
Difficulties with ejaculation have been reported in association with tamsulosin use.
Driving and using machines
Dizziness can occur during the treatment. Therefore activities requiring enhanced alertness should be performed only if allowed by the doctor.

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