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Medicines TamsulosinQuestion & answer

Tamsulosin · Medicine question

Does it shrink the prostate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It relaxes muscle around the prostate and urethra, reducing resistance to urine flow.

Sources for this answer

Tabphyn MR 400 microgramemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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