What is the most important information I should know about tamsulosin?
• Take tamsulosin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. Swallow them whole. • Tamsulosin is usually taken once a day, approximately one-half hour after the same meal each day. Follow your doctor’s instructions. • If dizziness occurs, taking tamsulosin after the evening meal may be helpful. • It is important to take tamsulosin regularly to get the most benefit. • If treatment with tamsulosin is missed or stopped for several days in a row, contact your healthcare provider before restarting the medication. A lower dose may be necessary. • Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with tamsulosin to monitor progress and side effects. • Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
