urethral scar tissue

[izzy]

With urethral scar tissue which has formed due to cobalt given for bladder tumor 40 years ago be helped by taking Flomax 0.4 mg. daily to help with urine flow?

[hfhs M.D.-AK]

Dear Izzy,
     Flomax is an alpha blocker that helps relax the smooth muscle of the prostate gland.  This medication has no effect on urethral scar or strictures.
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Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
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