Normally given for prostate problems, this medication may help kidney stones to pass.
"alpha-blockers increased [distal ureteric] stone passage within one to 6 weeks when compared with placebo or no additional therapy."
"The pooled risk of stone passage was higher in the tamsulosin group than in the placebo group (85% vs 66%"
"tamsulosin was beneficial for larger stones, 5 to 10 mm in size"
"did not increase the risk of dizziness (RD=.2%; 95% CI, -2.1% to 2.5%) or postural hypotension (RD=.1%; 95% CI, -0.4% to 0.5%) compared with placebo."
"Only distal stones were included in 7 of the 8 trials."
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