Tamsulosin to Relieve JJ Stent Related Discomfort: A Prospective Randomized Placebo Controlled Crossover Study - Abstract
Introduction: To evaluate the effect of tamsulosin in improving urinary symptoms in patients with JJ ureteral stent in a prospective randomized placebo controlled crossover study.
Material and methods: 100 patients were enrolled, divided into two groups each [50 patients]. Group A: received Tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsule once daily for two weeks. Group B: received placebo once daily for the same period of time. Then they came for the first visit for evaluation and switch to the other drug for another two weeks.
Result: Comparing the two visits of each group, it was evident that incidence of LUTS were significantly lower with tamsulosin prescription. While comparing the first visit of first group [on tamsulosin] with the second visit of second group [on tamsulosin], there were no significant difference in the symptoms.
Conclusions: Tamsulosin has a significant effect in improving JJ related symptoms disregarding its time of prescription.