Tamsulosin and Hypomagnesaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypomagnesaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tamsulosin (tamsulosin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Metformin, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypomagnesaemia when taking Tamsulosin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 70,950 people who have side effects when taking Tamsulosin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin has active ingredients of tamsulosin. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 72,635 Tamsulosin users. Check the latest studies of Tamsulosin.

What is Hypomagnesaemia?

Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,028 drugs and 1,056 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypomagnesaemia.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

70,950 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamsulosin.
Among them, 94 people (0.13%) have Hypomagnesaemia.

Among these 94 people:

How long have people been on Tamsulosin when they have Hypomagnesaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypomagnesaemia when taking Tamsulosin? *

female: 1.18 %
male: 98.82 %

What is the age of people who have Hypomagnesaemia when taking Tamsulosin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tamsulosin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypomagnesaemia? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 37 people, 39.36%
Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood): 25 people, 26.60%
Itching: 19 people, 20.21%
Rashes (redness): 18 people, 19.15%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 16 people, 17.02%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 14 people, 14.89%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 10.64%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 9.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 7.45%
Chondrocalcinosis (crystal deposition disease): 7 people, 7.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 21 people, 22.34%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 7 people, 7.45%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 7.45%
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: 6 people, 6.38%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 5 people, 5.32%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 5.32%
Indigestion: 5 people, 5.32%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 4.26%
Transitional Cell Carcinoma (cancer tumour inner most layer of urinary system): 4 people, 4.26%
Pain: 3 people, 3.19%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tamsulosin (the active ingredients of Tamsulosin) and Tamsulosin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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