Tamsulosin is used to treat benign prostate enlargement to relieve the symptoms of urinary drainage. These symptoms include difficult and frequent nocturnal urination. If the prostate is already greatly enlarged, it can even lead to urinary incontinence.
What is the purpose of this ingredient?
- Improve urine drainage
- Reduce urethral narrowing
This is how Tamsulosin works
Below you will learn more about the fields of application and the mode of action of Tamsulosin.
Please also read the information on the drug group alpha-sympatholytic drugs,
to which the active ingredient tamsulosin belongs.
Applications of the active ingredient tamsulosin
Tamsulosin is used in the treatment of benign prostate enlargement to relieve the symptoms of a urinary drainage disorder. These symptoms include difficult and frequent nocturnal urination. If the prostate is already greatly enlarged, it can even lead to urinary incontinence.
More detailed information is available on the following Tamsulosin application areas:
- urinary incontinence
- benign prostate enlargement
Effect of Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin belongs to the group of the Alpha-Sympatholytika. It works specifically on the alpha-1 receptors in the genitourinary tract. Alpha-1 receptors are special binding sites of the sympathetic fibers of the autonomic nervous system, which are normally activated by the body’s own messengers adrenaline and norepinephrine. Tamsulosin displaces these endogenous messenger substances at the receptors and thus suppresses their effect.
Alpha-1 receptors are located on certain muscle cells within the tissue of the prostate gland (prostate). The prostate lies in a ring around the urethra, which leads outward from the bladder. As part of a benign prostate enlargement, the mechanical narrowing of the urethra by the greatly enlarged prostate gland occurs. In addition, there is also an increased tension of the smooth muscles in the prostate tissue, which enhances the urinary drainage disorder. This smooth muscle cell tension mediated by alpha-1 receptors is lowered by tamsulosin. The urethral narrowing is reduced, making urination much easier
Tamsulosin is very long. In addition, unlike other alpha-sympatholytic drugs, there has been no unwanted drop in blood pressure so far.
Potential Tamsulosin side effects may include:
Tamsulosin used to treat the following diseases:
severe drop in blood pressure while sitting down side effect: strokes (persistent visual disturbance, lachrymation, joint pain)
Side effects: Blood pressure drop
Tamsulosin for Prostatitis; Prostatic
– coughing over several weeks; slight fogging also over several weeks; – isolated ejaculation in the bladder
Side effects: Ejaculatory
Tamsulosin for Dizziness
in the morning taken – not recommended – strong dizziness during the daytime recurring fatigue
Side effects: Fatigue; Dizziness
Tamsulosin for Dizziness
First taking after the morning breakfast. Strong balance disorders after a few days. Tamsulosin deposed. After the consultation with the doctor: Change to the intake after supper. Strong dizziness.
Side effects: Dizziness
Tamsulosin for High blood pressure; Prostatitis
By metoprolol low pulse, mostly 52.
Tamsulosin for High blood pressure; Prostatic
About 3 weeks after taking Tamsulosin Basics I got persistent strong irritating cough that was not first brought in connection with the mentioned drug. The treating physicians and the specialist saw no connection with this drug. Tamsulosin Basics was taken in the evening, at night, coughing fits made sleep almost impossible and agony. Many nights were slept sitting in a chair. After discontinuing Tamsulosin Basics, nocturnal coughing seizures became less but are still present.
Tamsulosin for Urinary frequency
The drug caused me severe dizziness without warning, a sense of loss of control, not only when walking or standing but also while sitting, in my case at 140Km / h on the highway. I think the side effects are absolutely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.
Side effects: Dizziness
Tamsulosin for Urinary frequency
After about 2 weeks the nocturnal urination gradually subsided, from the third week the nocturnal urination was completely gone. Even during the day I was able to water much better than before. One week ago I got problems with the water during the day, which is expressed in the fact that I almost always have urinary urgency but can only relieve myself drop by drop or with a very weak ray. At night I can still sleep through. I’m going to try the drug again.
Side effects: No side effects
Tamsulosin for Urinary retention
Since I inject Copaxone once a day my MS is stable, no relapses, no more memory loss, the spasms are suppressed by Lioresal. Tamsulosin prevents my previously occurring behavior, but you have to dose precisely because otherwise incontinence can easily occur. Movikol released me from my constipation, but do not overdose, 1 sachet a day is enough for me. Urbretid I take in addition to urinary regulation. Additionally magnesium and calcium. In the case of migraine (hereditary) that occurs easily with me, I use Almogram, helps me 100%.
Side effects: No side effects
Tamsulosin for Prostate adenoma
Funny dreams the first days, mild respiratory distress, tiredness during physical activity all the time.
Side effects: Respiratory complaints; Fatigue
Tamsulosin for Prostatic
Male, 54 years Good immediate effect on day 1 with regard to the reduction of urination in benign prostate enlargement. Approximately 5 hours after ingestion swelling of the nasal mucous membranes. Perceived respiratory distress also in the upper lung area so not enough air to get, not to be able to breathe deeply. Complaints disappeared within 4 hours. On the second day, respiratory distress symptoms about 3 hours after ingestion. Tense feeling in the pond of the bronchi. Feeling unable to get enough oxygen and to breathe deeply. Pulse and blood pressure increase (probably because of anxiety). 3 day treatment aborted. No new respiratory symptoms since demolition.
Side effects: Respiratory complaints
Tamsulosin for Prostatitis
Negative side effects of tamsulosin outweigh the benefits. First intake over 4-5 weeks had to be stopped. Blood pressure from too high to deep, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, stuffy nose, blurred vision and burning eyes. Pain in legs and shoulder joints. Itchy skin with rash. Sport no longer possible. After 3 months further attempt to take the same result. Urination was only slightly better during ingestion. Pain unchanged. For some of the serious side effects, the benefit was close to zero. Am on natural products such as z. Pumpkin seed oil and kernels, D-Mannose, Craneberry, etc. switched.
Side effects: Difficulty in breathing; Nausea; Stuffy nose; Dizziness
Tamsulosin for Prostatic
Stuffy nose, shortness of breath, return of old childhood allergies (house dust), cough, flu-like symptoms
Side effects: Difficulty in breathing; Stuffy nose
Dizziness, tiredness, mild depression, headache, eye burning, retro ejaculation, improved urination, normal blood pressure
Side effects: Eyes burn; Fatigue; Headache; Retrograde ejaculation; Dizziness
Eye burning, retrograde ejaculation … very disturbing. Will stop drug – because I have a desire to have children.
Side effects: Eyes burn; Retrograde ejaculation
since I take the drug, my desire is almost zero and I always have a slight pain in the testicles
Side effects: Libido loss
Tamsulosin for Prostatic
Libido loss, impotence, sweating, irritating cough, sleep disorders. Who has experience with another drug without these strong side effects?
Side effects: Libido loss
Tamsulosin for Prostatic
lessening of potency. Erection goes into the bladder. After discontinuing the drug potency ok and erection goes back in the right direction.
Side effects: Libido loss
Tamsulosin for Urinary incontinence
Muscle pain in the leg, similar to cholesterol-lowering n. Treatment therefore exposed to observation twice.
Side effects: Muscle aches
Tamsulosin for Prostatic
Fatigue, dizziness, fast pulse, palpitations
Side effects: Pulse increase; Fatigue; Dizziness