A 75-year-old man with known benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin 400mcg OD. Which potential side effect should he be specifica...

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A 75-year-old man with known benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin 400mcg OD. Which potential side effect should he be specifically counselled about, particularly regarding activities like driving or operating machinery?

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Postural hypotension/dizziness

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Retrograde ejaculation

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Headache

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Urinary incontinence

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Erectile dysfunction

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) / Drug Side Effect

A 75-year-old man with known benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin 400mcg OD. Which potential side effect should he be specifically counselled about, particularly regarding activities like driving or operating machinery?