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Glossary tamsulosin

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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What is tamsulosin and how is it used in treatments related to hair loss? Tamsulosin is a prescription alpha-1 blocker approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia; no human trial has tested it for hair loss, and there are no dosing protocols or safety data for that use. Its connection to hair is a receptor-biology hypothesis, not a treatment.
Can tamsulosin affect hair growth when taken orally or applied topically? Tamsulosin does not significantly affect hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
Is tamsulosin linked to hair thinning or hair improvement as a side effect? Published tamsulosin trials, the product label and regulatory reviews do not establish a link to hair thinning, and no controlled study supports it as a hair-growth treatment; scattered post-marketing reports of alopecia exist but are not evidence of cause.
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Tamsulosin Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Risk of Severe Hypotension in Men Aged 40-85 Years in the United States: Risk Window Analyses Using Between and Within Patient Methodology

research Tamsulosin treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and risk of severe hypotension in men aged 40-85 years in the United States: risk window analyses using between and within patient methodology

70 citations , November 2013 in “The BMJ”

This study observed a temporal association between tamsulosin use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and an increased risk of severe hypotension requiring hospital admission during the first eight weeks of treatment initiation and restart.

Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research Finasteride, not tamsulosin, increases severity of erectile dysfunction and decreases testosterone levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

20 citations , June 2015 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation”

This study found that long-term finasteride therapy in men with BPH worsened erectile dysfunction and reduced testosterone levels, while these effects were not observed with tamsulosin.

research Measurement of tamsulosin in human serum by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

9 citations , April 2013 in “Journal of Chromatography B”

This study developed and validated a sensitive LC-MS/MS method for quantifying tamsulosin in human serum, achieving high analyte recovery and demonstrating applicability in clinical research for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Finasteride With Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: An Open-Label, Randomized, Three-Period Crossover Study in Healthy Chinese Male Volunteers

research Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Finasteride With Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: An Open-label, Randomized, 3-period Crossover Study in Healthy Chinese Male Volunteers

7 citations , November 2014 in “Clinical Therapeutics”

This study observed that coadministration of finasteride and tamsulosin in healthy Chinese males appears unlikely to result in a clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction.

research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study

6 citations , June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This study found that for men with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH, 6 months of treatment with tamsulosin plus the hexanic extract of S. repens was as effective as tamsulosin plus a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor but had better tolerability.

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community Dutasteride+Tamsulosin combination

4 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results and wants to switch to dutasteride combined with tamsulosin. They are seeking more information about tamsulosin.

community Has anyone tried Duodart (dutastride + tamsulosin)

1 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses using Duodart (dutasteride + tamsulosin) for hair loss, with side effects like frequent urination and ejaculation issues leading to discontinuation. The user switched to German Avodart and experienced mood and erection side effects, considering adjusting the dosage to three times a week.

community Can i use a dut with tamsulosin?

in Product 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using a product containing dutasteride and tamsulosin for hair loss. Users discuss separating the components and potential side effects like frequent urination and changes in libido.

community thanks to the german dude saving me alot of money buying Dutasteride/Tamsulosin 0,5/0,4mg and separating the pills

29 upvotes 1 month ago

People are discussing ways to save money on hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning dutasteride and tamsulosin. They share tips on purchasing these medications cheaply in different countries and discuss separating pills to reduce costs.

community How to get cheap dutasteride in Germany

26 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply in Germany by purchasing a combined pill with tamsulosin and removing the tamsulosin. Users discuss the cost-saving method and other hair loss treatments like finasteride.

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