Must Be Getting Old

[Doc Alan]

Doc, I am now taking a Pamsvax XL 400 micrograma tablet per morning, will they do any good?

This is a so-called "alpha-blocker" (proper name tamsulosin) for improving urine flow in "benign" enlargement of the prostate. It's not a condition to worry the Mililband brothers or Steve...yet... But it's so common as to be almost a "normal" feature of getting old ( 10-30% for men in their early 70's). As for how effective these drugs are, they are useful but as they may reduce blood pressure, ask your GP Mick

[mickcant]

This is a so-called "alpha-blocker" (proper name tamsulosin) for improving urine flow in "benign" enlargement of the prostate. It's not a condition to worry the Mililband brothers or Steve...yet... But it's so common as to be almost a "normal" feature of getting old ( 10-30% for men in their early 70's). As for how effective these drugs are, they are useful but as they may reduce blood pressure, ask your GP Mick

Thanks Doc Alan,
As I also have slighty high blood pressure they might even help woth that as well
My Dr did say somthing about them when she put me on them, but we talked about a few things that time and it went from my memory!
Mick.

[Arthur Little]

(proper name *tamsulosin) ... are useful but as they may reduce blood pressure, ask your GP Mick

Gents ... I'm currently taking *this drug - in conjunction with aspirin and simvistatin for keeping my cholesterol levels at bay following surgery for a blocked carotid artery in February 2008. Last Tuesday, I'd a routine healthcheck ... and was informed by the Practice Nurse that my blood pressure was excellent! Therefore, I am assuming that 'Tamsulosin' is safe enough for me at least.

[Doc Alan]

I am assuming that 'Tamsulosin' is safe enough for me at least.

Arthur, to be honest only your GP can answer that. Like most drugs, it has other side effects. But your GP will be aware of that.
I could add that NONE of the three Steves ("Stooges") need yet worry about prostate troubles .

[stevewool]

Arthur, to be honest only your GP can answer that. Like most drugs, it has other side effects. But your GP will be aware of that.
I could add that NONE of the three Steves ("Stooges") need yet worry about prostate troubles .

thanks doc Alan about the advice about my prostate any chance for advice about my empty wallet

[Doc Alan]

thanks doc Alan about the advice about my prostate any chance for advice about my empty wallet

It's as common as prostate trouble with increasing age Steve ! There's no cure ....just prevention by avoiding all pleasures from an early age