tamsulosin (Flomax) or nifedipine can facilitate the passage of small kidney stones
June 2007
There's increasing evidence that tamsulosin (Flomax) or nifedipine can facilitate the passage of small kidney stones.
These are not used much for kidney stones, but that'll change.
Small stones usually pass within 4 weeks with fluids and pain meds.
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