Tamsulosin and Terazosin interaction
Tamsulosin and Terazosin: the Tamsulosin prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Tamsulosin (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-12
• Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents ( 5.2 , 7.2 , 12.3 )
…should be used with caution in combination with cimetidine, particularly at a dose higher than 0.4 mg (e.g., 0.8 mg) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
As with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents there is a potential risk of syncope [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .
Other Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules and other alpha adrenergic blocking agents have not been determined; however, interactions between tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules and other alpha adrenergic blocking agents may be expected [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2…
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