Intermittent vs daily tamsulosin for enlarged prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares taking tamsulosin (a drug that relaxes the prostate) every day vs. only on days when symptoms are bothersome. It aims to see if taking it less often works just as well and causes fewer side effects like problems with ejaculation.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 40 or older.
- You have lower urinary tract symptoms (like a weak stream, needing to go often, or getting up at night) and have never taken medication for an enlarged prostate.
- You have been sexually active in the past month (so we can study effects on ejaculation).
- You have not had surgery on your prostate or pelvis that could affect bladder nerves.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease, serious heart or blood vessel problems, or a nerve-bladder condition.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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