nifedipine or tamsulosin (Flomax) to help expel SMALL kidney stones

September 2004

Some urologists are now using nifedipine or tamsulosin (Flomax) to help expel SMALL kidney stones.

Most small stones pass spontaneously...requiring just watchful waiting, lots of fluids, and pain meds.

But complications can occur...infection, obstruction, etc.

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