Does tamsulosin break kidney stones?
I have a kidney stone and the doctor prescribed Tamsulosin. I want to understand if this medicine actually helps break down the stone or just helps it pass.
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8 months ago
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My urologist explained this clearly to me. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the smooth muscles of your bladder neck and prostate. It does not dissolve or break the stone itself, but it widens the passage so small stones can slide out with less pain.
7 months ago
No, it does not break the stones. It only relaxes the urinary tract muscles so the stones can pass out more easily.
8 months ago
I have had kidney stones three times in my life, beta. Tamsulosin is a standard helper that opens up the urinary way so the stone can exit. It won't break it into pieces, but it definitely saves you from that horrible blocking pain. Trust your doctor's advice.
8 months ago
My teenage son had a 5mm stone and was prescribed this. It didn't break the stone, but it helped him pass it out in his urine within a week without too much crying. Please make sure they drink lots of water as advised by the doctor.
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8 months ago
Please remember that Tamsulosin is only to help the stone slip out easily by relaxing the tubes. It has no chemical action to break or dissolve stones. If your stone is larger than 7mm, you might need other medical procedures, so keep in touch with your urologist.
5 months ago
The medicine is just a medium to ease your passage of pain, it will not break the stone. Have faith, drink plenty of water, and keep your mind peaceful during this difficult phase. God will heal you soon.