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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.
Medications to help pass kidney stones may not be effective. Posted on August 8, 2015 by Dr. Mike Nguyen. If youâve recently experienced a kidney stone episode, there is a good chance that a medication such as tamsulosin or nifedipine may have been prescribed to help you pass your stone.