FLOMAX Reviews (TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

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FLOMAX  (TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE):  Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-04-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  BHP Dizziness when standing from sitting or crouching. Not too good if you are working on the roof or working with a chain saw. While working out at a gym and using the leg push machine, I had to hold on to something when I got off the machine. M 70 6 months
4/8/2008
 2   Insomnia, i.e. bad sleep with weird thoughts like you have when you're getting the flu. Increased urine flow somewhat but I'm still getting up at night to pee M 70 5 days
0.4 mg 1X day
7/27/2020
 2  BPH Lower back pain, dizziness, constipation, gas pain, depression, nasal congestion in the mornings. Minor headache. Greatly improved sleep pattern. Was getting up 4-5 times pernight. Now get up once. Urine flow improved. Less retention. Less frequency during the day. However, side effects quite bothersome. Trying to decide if they are worth it. M 70 30 days
8/20/2006
 2  bph Increased blood pressure. Weight gain, Swelling in the legs and groin The first few days of taking 0.4mg did what it was supposed to. Urine flow improved etc. But then things got bad. The side effects kicked in and I quit taking the stuff. I hoped to get back to my original condition and restart but the symptoms have persisted. Now I have no sensation of needing to urinate. During the day I can sense a need to 'go' but during the night I just dribble. ie I am almost incontinent. Before all this I was in good shape. Running 3 miles a day and/or playing 2 hours of tennis. Now both have been compromised. I think 'Flomax' has done permanent damage to my system( kidneys )and I may seek legal advise. I have to see a renal specialist this week. M 70 14 days
2/2/2007
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 1  EPH Side effects: Throat, jaw, and gums irretations to terrible muscle spasms. Dr. put me on this when I had a UTI and said I had a slightly enlarged Prostate 3.7 after being on flomax for 3 yrs and PSA at 4.8, I started to add things to my diet: 1 CENTRUM SILVER for men,1000mg pumpkin seed oil tabs 3x a day, pomergranate cap 1x a day, lycopene caps 1x a day, Just black Cherry juice (knudsen brand ) 4oz a day, 8 oz Cranberry juice daily, 8oz blueberry juice 8oz daily.After 3.5 years on Flomax I stopped completely but kept up with these caps and juices added to my diet and now One Year after stopping all FLOMAX my PSA decreased to 4.6. I still get the throat,jaw and gum irritations and spasms even though I have not had any FLOMAX in about a year..True story M 70 3.5 years
.04mg 1X day
6/7/2013
 1  Slow stream Severe dizziness, slurred speech, hypotension (also on metoprolol). Was taking Proscar with only side effect being constant runny nose. Changed to Flomax by surgeon for upcoming hernia surgery. M 70 31 days
0.4 mg
4/23/2019
 1  Frequent urination Day and night Diziness, light headed. disoriented, stumbling, falling down, Driving While Impaired. Scared the hell out of me. I really thought I was dying. I quit taking this three days ago and still suffer the side effects. Vividly lived a dream. Nearly pounded my dog to death in my sleep. How can I get this crap out of my system? I will monitor this site for any response. M 70 2 months
.4mg 1X day
9/15/2016
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 1  urinary/prostate problems blurry vision, eye pain, little or no ejaculation, difficult ejaculation, tiredness at all times, irregular heart beat, difficulty obtaining an good erection. this drug has helped with urine flow but the side effects are terrible. I am trying to reduce the dosage to one pill every other day but it is too soon to see if the side effects will change. I will contact my Doctor as soon as I have given the every other day dosage more time. M 70 2 months
3/30/2009
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 5  Enlarged prostate and cancer None I am in my 8th. year of prostate cancer using vitamins and herbs for treatment and doing very well. PSA level continues to decline but recently had extreme difficulty in urinating and the pain associated with it. Emergency doctor prescribed Flomax and the results have been spectacular. Relief with the first tablet and it continues. Would give up years of life at the end to enjoy the present fewer trips to the bathroom, ease of flow and now sleeping as long as 7 hours without having to get up. I can do a lot of activities now that I couldn't do before because of the frequent trips to the toilet. M 69 15 days
2/13/2005
 3  BPH There were too many side effects w/ generic flomax so I changed to brand flomax. I still get some jaw and throat irritations. Brand flomax is $375.00 per 90 caps. Much better product than generic, I take 1 cap every other day and the sex is much better just about normal. I also take 1 lycopene 1 pomogranate and 3 pumpkin seed oil caps with cranberry juice and "just black cherry" .juice daily.I do not have any urinating or sex problems. M 69 3.5 years
.04 1X day
4/4/2012
 2  Enlarged Prostate,slow urine flow General tiredness, malaise. Night time urination frequency remained the same, although voiding was more complete. Dribbling still occurs. Diminished sex drive. I expected a decreased frequency of urination, but it did not happen. I feel too tired all day. Will possibly stop using. M 69 45 days
10/12/2004
 2  Fluid retention, Frequency Decreased orgasm intensity & ejaculation. No others noticed. Taking 0.4 mg/day for about 3 weeks. No improvement noticed yet. Have been taking during day. Will shift to bedtime to improve night frequency. No help with fluid retention yet. PSA 0.2 and prostate is normal in size. Also taking herbal 'Prostate 5LX', cosisting of saw palmetto, ginger, etc. Will finish this round of Flomax. If no improvement, will discontinue. M 69 3 weeks
8/12/2006
 2  BPH Rhinitis, back pain, tiredness, constipation, sexual problems (i.e., ejaculation problems). The flomax helps marginally with urination symptoms. Some of the side effects took a while to fully manifest themselves. I have been on the drug for several years. The nose stuffiness and constipation have become so severe that I think I will have to go off the drug. I am against taking systemics for prolonged periods anyway, unless absolutely necessary. M 69 3 years
4/26/2005
 1  BPH Intolerable Back Pain, dizziness, no ejaculate. I only hope I haven't done any permanent damage by taking 2 doses of this poison. Never Again! M 69 2 days
0.4 1X day
9/23/2015
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 1  BPH Extreme muscle aches. Doctor changed meds, but its been almost 4 weeks and the muscle aches are still bothering but did get less intense. Worried if the muscle aches will ever go completely away. Anyone know how long they can last? M 69 2 months
0.4
12/21/2019
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 1  Enlarged prostate Hypotensive crisis Had to be taken by ambulance to ER 69 1 days
? 1X day
2/25/2023
 4  enlarged prostate Retrograde ejaculation I have been on generic Flomax for about 13 months; the ability to pass urine is great; most nights I only have to get up once; and feel great when I awaken. The retrograde ejaculation was really bad at first but now the sex drive is very good and frequent and frequently the sensitivity to the penis is very satisfying; there is at times ejaculation; seems that less aggressive masturbation seems to be the key for me. My urologist says I am candidate for urolift and could go off meds; he also says the retrograde ejaculation would end and normal function would return. I am seriously considering this option. M 68
40 mg 1X day
1/5/2017
 4  Prostate Premajure ejaculation Hi I am Paul i am 68 and otherwise in good health but looking for information on how to buy generic flomax online M 68 6 months
100mg 1X day
8/5/2015
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 4  frequent urination & enlarged prost Dizzy when laying on my left side while in bed. Can't get up too quickly or feel like passing out any time of the day. Constant backache. Dry mouth all night. Wake up each morning at 1 A M & 4 A M. Weird dreams. No production of semen at all, period. Climaxes DULL! Runny nose during every meal. The drug has stopped frequent urination, but the side effects are almost too much to take!!! Take 2 pills a day, one with breakfast, and one at bedtime. (.4mg) Also take Avodart, Metformin, Zocor, and Lyrica. M 68 3 years
4/27/2006
 3  prostate problemw none works fairly well to increase flow M 68 5 years
11/12/2004

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