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What Is The Dosage Of Tamsulosin?

HI Doctor I have been taking Tamsulosin for over a year ... I usually take one tablet at nite before bed... If I need to take two pills, can I take them at the same time or several hours apart ?? I am a 64 year old male , 5 9 ..160lbs.. Thank you Sir
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I can understand your concern regarding the dose of Tamsulosin. Tamsulosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker commonly prescribed to improve urination in men with benign prostatic enlargement. Its initial dose is 0.4 mg orally once a day preferably at bed time. If there's no response to the initial dose after 2 to 4 weeks, the dose may be increased to 0.8 mg orally once a day at the same time.

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What Is The Dosage Of Tamsulosin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your concern regarding the dose of Tamsulosin. Tamsulosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker commonly prescribed to improve urination in men with benign prostatic enlargement. Its initial dose is 0.4 mg orally once a day preferably at bed time. If there s no response to the initial dose after 2 to 4 weeks, the dose may be increased to 0.8 mg orally once a day at the same time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.