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Medications to help pass kidney stones. Certain medications can improve your chances of passing a stone if you are experiencing an active stone episode. The most commonly used medication is tamsulosin (Flomax). Other similar medications used for this purpose include alfuzosin, nifedipine, doxazosin, and terazosin.
Call a doctor immediately if you have symptoms that suggest you have a kidney stone, such as: 1  Severe pain in your side, abdomen, groin, or genitals. 2  Blood in your urine. 3  Signs of a urinary tract infection, such as pain or burning when you urinate.f you are passing a kidney stone under your doctor's advice, you may be able to pass the stone without medical treatment if you: 1  Can control your pain with medicine. 2  Know how to look for and collect kidney stones you pass. 3  Do not have signs of infection, such as fever and chills.