Tamsulosin and Knee joint replacement - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Knee joint replacement is reported as a side effect among people who take Tamsulosin (tamsulosin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Omeprazole, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Knee joint replacement 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 Knee joint replacement?

Knee joint replacement is found to be associated with 953 drugs and 1,229 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Knee joint replacement.

On Jul, 19, 2026

70,950 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamsulosin.
Among them, 90 people (0.13%) have Knee joint replacement.

Could Tamsulosin cause Knee joint replacement?

Among these 90 people:

What is the gender of people who have Knee joint replacement when taking Tamsulosin? *

female: 10.39 %
male: 89.61 %

What is the age of people who have Knee joint replacement when taking Tamsulosin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tamsulosin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Knee joint replacement? *

Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 23 people, 25.56%
Arthropathy: 23 people, 25.56%
Overdose: 23 people, 25.56%
Rashes (redness): 23 people, 25.56%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 22 people, 24.44%
Inflammation: 22 people, 24.44%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 22 people, 24.44%
Abdominal Discomfort: 22 people, 24.44%
Joint Pain: 14 people, 15.56%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 14.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 34 people, 37.78%
Depression: 32 people, 35.56%
Abdominal Discomfort: 23 people, 25.56%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 22 people, 24.44%
Empty Sella Syndrome (pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened): 22 people, 24.44%
Pituitary Tumor: 21 people, 23.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 16 people, 17.78%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 13.33%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 10.00%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 7.78%

* 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).

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