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Tamsulosin : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol


Are you taking Tamsulosin? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Tamsulosin with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Tamsulosin Interactions with Food and Herbs

Grapefruit:Grapefruit juice with Tamsulosin interaction may result in an increased Tamsulosin plasma exposure (1 Trusted Source
Micromedex solutions Resources. 2022

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).

Food:Concurrent use of Tamsulosin and food may result in decreased Tamsulosin bioavailability (1 Trusted Source
Micromedex solutions Resources. 2022

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).

Tamsulosin Interactions with Alcohol

Tamsulosin should be avoided when taking alcohol since it causes dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting (2 Trusted Source
National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.

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When and How to Take Tamsulosin

  • Tamsulosin is available in the form of a capsule to be taken orally.
  • It is usually taken once a day. Take Tamsulosin every day for 30 minutes after the same meal.
  • Swallow the capsules as a whole instead of crushing, chewing or breaking them.
  • Follow the instructions as given in the doctor's prescription.
  • Do not exceed or skip a dose. If a dose is missed, take the medication as soon as it is remembered.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose at a time to compensate for a missed dose (3 Trusted Source
    National Library of Medicine: Tamsulosin MedlinePlus Drug Information.

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    ).

References

1. Micromedex solutions Resources. 2022 https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/
2. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
3. National Library of Medicine: Tamsulosin MedlinePlus Drug Information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698012.html

Drug Name : Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin is an alpha blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate enlargement. It improves the flow of urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and the lower part of the bladder.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.


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