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In an older man on tamsulosin for BPH who is presenting with recurrent falls, how do you manage the medication, in light of urinary symptom control and fall risk?

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Geriatric Medicine · Stanford

Tamsulosin carries the risk of orthostatic hypotension and falls, especially in older adults1. In the situation of an older adult man taking tamsulosin for BPH symptoms who is presenting with recurrent falls, I would first check orthostatic vitals and if positive, I would discuss this finding with t...

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In an older man on tamsulosin for BPH who is presenting with recurrent falls, how do you manage the medication, in light of urinary symptom control and fall risk? | Mednet