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    Glossarytamsulosin

    medication used to treat enlarged prostate by relaxing muscles

    Tamsulosin is a medication primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. This medication is often marketed under the brand name Flomax.

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      community 7 years finasteride + 2 year dutasteride - Experience

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hair loss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hair fall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.

      community 3.5 years progress. Oral Fin + Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared a 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with daily finasteride and oral minoxidil, then switching to finasteride 4 times a week and daily topical minoxidil. After about 2 years and 9 months, they added Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride to their regimen, but reduced the frequency due to side effects, and are currently satisfied with the results.

      community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  178 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.