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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.
Your doctor may recommend medicines that will help limit the recurrence of kidney stones. You may also take medicine such as calcium channel blockers or alpha-adrenergic blockers to help your kidney stones pass through your body. For small stones, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If you have uric acid stones, your doctor may prescribe medicines like allopurinol to help melt the stones.