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What Are The Effects Of Taking Amlodipine And Tamsulosin While Having Hypertension?

hello My father is a 53 years old man that has HTN (140/90) for about 6 years and now he is using Amlodipine 5mg each day; also he has nephrolithiasis too and his prostate has enlarged and he has problem in urination and now for solving this problem he uses tamsulosin each day too; I want to know that is it taking both this 2 tablet dangerous for him and cause hypotension or not?
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Hi,

There is a little risk if hypotension while taking both medications Amlodipin and Tamsolusin, just monitor his blood pressure closer.

Take care
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What Are The Effects Of Taking Amlodipine And Tamsulosin While Having Hypertension?

Hi, There is a little risk if hypotension while taking both medications Amlodipin and Tamsolusin, just monitor his blood pressure closer. Take care