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What Causes Chest Congestion And Breathlessness While Taking Tamsulosin And Finasteride?

I have been taking Tamsuloson & Finastride about 2 month for a prostate issue. They have certainly help my issue greatly; however about a month in I started experiencing chest congestion, difficulty breathing, bloating and sweeling of ankles. After a Z pack of Antibiotics still now relief. After reading some to the possible reactions I am wondering if I am having an allergic reaction to one or both of these meds. My Uroligist is a fine doctor who has helped me greatly. I m out of his area geographiclly for several months. He already cut back the Tam to one a day and said he would start start reducing both soon if I am still symptom free, and hopefully if I m not having prostate issues I may get off it. I am in the process of finding a Uroligist to follow up here in this area, but in the meantime I m greatly concerned about these ungoing compications and their debilitation affect on my normally active livestyle.
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I really appreciate your concern, the present complaint has nothing to do with prostrate medicines that you are having because it does not cause any intestinal symptoms but it could be due to dyspepsia (Hyperacidity) and I would suggest to try "Tab Omeprazole 40 mg Tab Domperidone 30 mg" once in day at evening time, it is better to stay away from anxiety and depression, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps.
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What Causes Chest Congestion And Breathlessness While Taking Tamsulosin And Finasteride?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the present complaint has nothing to do with prostrate medicines that you are having because it does not cause any intestinal symptoms but it could be due to dyspepsia (Hyperacidity) and I would suggest to try Tab Omeprazole 40 mg Tab Domperidone 30 mg once in day at evening time, it is better to stay away from anxiety and depression, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps.