Is there a recommended length of time that is needed to wait before you can eat after taking .4 mg tablet? Take dose after evening meal but can be early evening when I eat, small meal. Hungry later.
Tamsulosin interaction with food?
Question posted by Slohand on 10 Dec 2024
Last updated on 10 December 2024 by masso
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"Tamsulosin capsules are usually taken once a day, within 30 minutes after the same meal each day."
Source: https://www.drugs.com/tamsulosin.html
Tamsulosin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with tamsulosin.
Moderate
Alcohol (Ethanol) Tamsulosin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using ethanol (alcohol) together with tamsulosin. Using ethanol (alcohol) with tamsulosin can lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position. This may be more likely to occur when you first start taking either of these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. You may develop flushing, warmth or redness under your skin or tingly feeling after alcohol intake (especially in you are of Asian descent) and should be advised to avoid alcohol or limit your intake. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate
Tamsulosin Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day to ensure steady absorption and blood levels of the drug.
Source and more information: https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/tamsulosin.html
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