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Aug 19, 2026 - 12:10 PM
Tamsulosin and dutasteride work differently: tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder to improve urine flow, while dutasteride shrinks the prostate by blocking hormone production. Which is better depends on the patient's symptoms and needs—tamsulosin provides quicker symptom relief, whereas dutasteride is better for long-term reduction of prostate size. Sometimes, doctors prescribe both together for greater benefit.
