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Symptomatic responses and sleep change with tamsulosin oral-controlled absorption system (OCAS) 0.4 mg compared with placebo (derived from data of Chapple et al 2005b).
| Placebo | Tamsulosin OCAS 0.4 mg | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline IPSS | 18.1 | 18.2 | NSa |
| Change in IPSS | −5.6 | −8.0 | <0.01 |
| Change in nocturia | −0.7 | −1 | 0.09 |
| Change in HUS | 60 minutes | 81 minutes | 0.20 |
not significant.
Abbreviations: HUS, hours of undisturbed sleep; ICSS, International Prostate Symptom Score.
