General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Before cataract or glaucoma surgery, tell the ophthalmologist about current or past tamsulosin use. Both cited leaflets require this information.
The cited tamsulosin is prescribed to men for urinary problems related to an enlarged prostate. Its urinary indication does not remove the need to tell the eye surgeon.
During surgery, the pupil may not dilate sufficiently and the iris may become floppy. The official documents describe this syndrome in some patients, including after previous treatment.
This feature can make the surgical technique more difficult. Knowing about the treatment allows the surgeon to plan appropriate precautions with medicines and surgical techniques.
The SANDOZ prescribing information also reports cases long after stopping and states that the benefit of interruption is unestablished. Stopping yourself therefore does not replace disclosure before surgery.
Treatment decisions must be discussed with the doctor. The leaflets require asking whether temporary interruption is necessary; they do not provide a schedule to choose yourself.
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