Don't Routinely Write for Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones

August 2015

Experts will backpedal on the use of tamsulosin or nifedipine to facilitate the passage of kidney stones.

The theory is that these meds can relax the ureter so kidney stones can be passed more easily or quickly.

But this is based on older, smaller trials.

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