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Medicines solifenacin + tamsulosinQuestion & answer

solifenacin + tamsulosin · Medicine question

Should an eye surgeon know that I take solifenacin + tamsulosin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Tell the eye team before cataract or glaucoma surgery, even if you previously stopped it, because tamsulosin can affect the iris during surgery.

Sources for this answer

Solifenacin succinate/Tamsulosin hydrochloride 6 mg/0.4 mg Modified-release tabletemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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