Tamsulosin generally can not be privately and suddenly stop the drug, so as not to cause prostate enlargement rebound, but if the medication does not achieve the desired effect, you can stop the drug and change to other treatment.
Tamsulosin is a selective α1-adrenergic receptor blocker, which can selectively block the α1-adrenergic receptor in the prostate gland to relax the prostate smooth muscle and improve the difficulty in urination, frequent urination, and increased nocturia caused by prostate enlargement. If you stop taking the medicine privately and suddenly, the blood concentration will decrease and the efficacy of the medicine will decrease, which can lead to the rebound of symptoms, so you can’t stop taking the medicine privately and suddenly.
However, if the drug is not effective, you can follow the doctor’s advice to stop the drug and change to other drugs instead of treatment.
Adverse effects of Tamsulosin include drop in blood pressure, rash, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, etc. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the drug.
Tamsulosin is a prescription drug, you need to visit a professional urology clinic before taking the drug, and take the drug according to the doctor’s prescription.