Tamsulosin Alternatives Compared
| Tamsulosin | Finasteride | Flomax (tamsulosin) |
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Prescription only
Tamsulosin improves the symptoms of BPH such as urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying, but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position, which... View more |
Prescription only
Finasteride 5mg tablets (brand name Proscar) are used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. In BPH, finasteride reduces lower urinary tract... View more |
Prescription only
Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position. Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Flomax may also be... View more |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tamsulosin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 561 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Finasteride has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 303 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Flomax | Propecia, Proscar |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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19 hours |
7.9 hours |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with Tamsulosin:
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Finasteride:
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A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 15, 1997 |
June 19, 1992 |
April 15, 1997 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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