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Is There A Smaller Dosage For Flomax Available?

Hi Doctor, my son has to take 0.4mg flomax but has difficulty swallowing, is there a smaller dosage (pill) that he can take or have you heard of a patch for this medicine, I know its a slow release medication and he cannot crush it or chew it. He is 50 and not taking it at prsent thankyou for your help Ann
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hello.Tamsulosin administered in patches is also effective for treating prostate problems.If there is not Tamsulosin patches,another option is
alfuzosin or silodosin patches, drugs of equal efficacy to tamsulosin.
Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
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Is There A Smaller Dosage For Flomax Available?

Hello.Tamsulosin administered in patches is also effective for treating prostate problems.If there is not Tamsulosin patches,another option is alfuzosin or silodosin patches, drugs of equal efficacy to tamsulosin. Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)