Can Ibuprofen Be Taken Instead Of Tamsulosin Safely?

Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016

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Question : I am taking ( 2nd day) tamsulosin for possible BPH. I also take amlodipine. Problem is that the tamsulosin seems to make my teeth hurt. Can I take ibuprofen to get it to go away so I can get to sleep?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ys, you can take Ibuprofen with these medications!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

Ibuprofen is a good drug for pain and can be taken alongside tamsulosin and amlodipine. However tamsulosin is not known to cause tooth ache and this is why we would need to probe further into what the possible cause is and more so if the pain persists.

I hope you get to catch a good night sleep. Take as much as 800mg of Ibuprofen if need be. Associating tylenol guarantees a better pain control. Keep me updated and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Can I take Claritin D with the tamsulosin and amlodipine
-I think the tooth pain is the result of sinus pressure.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Am sorry for this late response. It is okay to take claritin with these medications. How are you feeling today?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (46 minutes later)

Feeling fine and I'm starting to get used to the tamsulosin. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am happy to hear this. I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar