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Continual discomfort.

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jeff55592
jeff55592

Have had a problem with continual discomfort for some 10 weeks now, this came on very quickly, I have been diagnosed with BPH, and currently am taking Tamulosin, and after some 7 weeks am not finding any appreciable difference in my symptoms.

Is it a question of being patient or should I consider a change of meds.  

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  • dave19275
    dave19275 jeff55592

    Posted

    You should consider talking to your doctor.
    • jeff55592
      jeff55592 dave19275

      Posted

      Thanks Dave, I should have mentioned that I have had a PSA test which was found to be normal.  It was just that there seem to be differing ideas as to how long it takes for Tamsulosin to have any effect, some say 2/3 days, some say 2/3 weeks, others say 2/3 months.

      I will be talking to my Doctor next week in any event.

      Regards.

    • alanatcroydon
      alanatcroydon jeff55592

      Posted

      Jeff. I agree with Dave. I found that Tamulosin was working after about 7 days.  I have had no pain associated with taking it.  Talk to your GP seems advisable.
    • jeff55592
      jeff55592 alanatcroydon

      Posted

      Thanks Alan for your input, I thought there should be some ease by now, obviously different meds work on different people,  I will be speaking to my Doctor on Thursday this will make it 8 weeks then.

      Regards.

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