Pharma
Alpha Blockers for Stone Passage
for Kidney Stones
Prescription alpha blockers (tamsulosin) to relax ureteral smooth muscle and facilitate passage of stones up to 10mm.
How it works
Blockade of alpha-1 receptors reduces ureteral spasm, widening the lumen and facilitating stone passage.
What to watch for
Requires prescription. May cause dizziness. Not effective for stones larger than 10mm.
Community experience
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