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Is It Safe To Discontinue Tamsulosin Before Completing The Entire Course Of Treatment?
Question: I was dehydrated and had difficulty with urination. I was prescribed Cyprofloxacin, 500mg twice per day for one week and diagnosed with urinary tract infection. My temperature was 101 degrees. I was also prescribed Tamsulosin .4mg once per day. My temperature has been back to normal for 4 days. I stopped taking the Tamsulosin because I no longer have difficulty urinating and I don't want to become dependant on Tamsulosin. Is that okay or do I need to take the remaining 4 pills?
Thankyou, XXXXXXX
Thankyou, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
treatment is usually reassessed after 6-12 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I suppose the doctor gave you tamsulosin considering your prostate to be enlarged enough to block the urine flow. In cases of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) tamsulosin and similar drugs are usually prescribed for 6-12 months. The urologist should reassess the patient's condition afterwards.
Tamsulosin helps the prostate 'shrink' so that the urine flow won't be prevented. Stopping the increases your risk to experience a new obstruction and also a new urinary tract infection because urinary retention increases the risk for infection.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
treatment is usually reassessed after 6-12 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I suppose the doctor gave you tamsulosin considering your prostate to be enlarged enough to block the urine flow. In cases of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) tamsulosin and similar drugs are usually prescribed for 6-12 months. The urologist should reassess the patient's condition afterwards.
Tamsulosin helps the prostate 'shrink' so that the urine flow won't be prevented. Stopping the increases your risk to experience a new obstruction and also a new urinary tract infection because urinary retention increases the risk for infection.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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