Problems with Tamsulosin
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Tamsulosin does not suit me. I have very serious allergic reactions to it.I have several other conditions which will normally exclude surgery including a Pacemaker. Is there an alternative oral treatment available? Proscar takes too long I believe and has unwanted side effects. Here's hoping!!!
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lester90053 panamabob
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john73896 panamabob
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Yes, there is an alternative to Tamsulosin. It is called Finasteride - a tiny blue tablet.
You could see whether that suits you better. Good luck.
ChuckP panamabob
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jimjames panamabob
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First of all, a lot depends on exactly what are your bph symptons and also your IPSS score (International Prostate Sympton Score). Not all of us have the same symptons and therefore what works for one might not work for another.
But in general, as far as oral treatments go, you could try Dialy Cialis and see how you tolerate it. Studies show it works as well or better than Tamsulosin with a somewhat different side effect profile.
Also, as suggested, CIC (clean intermittent catherization) is another option depending on what exactly what problems you are having with your bph. CIC enables you to empty your bladder completely, any time you want, and is therefore an option for anyone with retention issues, chronic or acute. I chose CIC as an alterative to surgery for my bph and was able to rehabilitate my bladder to the extent that I no longer have to self catherize on a regular basis, nor do I need any drugs such as Tamsulosin.
Jim
panamabob
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I take so many other 'chemicals' that it is just posible that Tamulosin is reacting with one or more of them.
Metformin,Beta Blocker eye drops for Glaucoma, Lipitor, Ramipril,Prednisolone,Zicron for Diabetes.Amlopodine and Diapamide for Blood Pressure. Pacemaker for Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Any ideas always welcome.
Bob
jimjames panamabob
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Jim
arlington panamabob
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lester90053 panamabob
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I was the first to recommend CIC to you and I notice that others on these posts agree, Now as to your other medications, try Betamax or Travatan for glaucoma, Welchol for cholesterol, and Metroporol or valsartan for high blood pressure. These medications have little or no side effects, They are generics at low cost and work better than the others. Discuss them with your physician.
panamabob
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I have just checked to see if N I C E has approved the Daily Use of Cialis for BPH and it has.Don't know if you are in USA or UK. I will put it to my GP and see if he agrees to let me try it. Maybe there is a lucky lady out there who can share the benefits.
jimjames panamabob
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Jim
panamabob
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Many thanks Jim. You may well have given me life changing information. I have travelled fairly widely in USA and used to winter in Daytona Beach.
Bob
jimjames panamabob
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But regardless of how it works, keep positive and keep exploring non-invasive ways to manage bph, especially since surgery does not appear to be an option for you right now.
Should things get to the point where medications and/or lifestyle changes aren't working, there's always CIC (self catherization) which should fix most bph issues, it certainly did for me, and as scary as it sounds initially, it's really simple and painless with a little practice.
And, as others have suggested there are also some newer minimally invasive procedures out there like urololift and PAE that may have a better safety profile for you given your other issues.
Jim
bret16948 panamabob
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john73896 panamabob
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I located Frimley Partk hospital in Surrey who carry Urolift out on NHS. They promised to let me now the rules for GPs to refer me, but I haven't heard from them since last week. I will be calling them again.
Regards
nealpros panamabob
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Neal