FLOMAX Reviews (TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.2 (614 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare FLOMAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FLOMAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | brachiotherapy effects blocked evac | Erections soft. Ejaculations sparce and not vert rewarding | M | 72 | 1 years | 12/24/2006 | 4 | Prostatitis | Immediate chronic congestion, frequent headaches (for the first week), diminished sex drive, but once I achieved orgasm it seemed more intense than usual, although NO ejaculate whatsoever. Constipation first week, then normal bowel movements. | My doctor said it was a low dosage, and that it would take a few days before I noticed anything. The first thing I noticed within hours of taking the first dose was that I was congested. That was weird because I am on Zyrtec and it works great. But the congestion hasn't gone away after nine days. I also suffered an onset of constipation, but didn't know if it was related to the medication or not. A little dizziness, but nothing serious. But some bad headaches for a couple of days. My sex drive is a bit dulled, but I can still achieve orgasm like usual. However, it is dry (absolutely no semen or sperm). Left my penis head very sensitive (not such a bad reaction). Will keep it up for awhile, since it has stopped the dribbling and I have a stronger urination stream than I've had in quite awhile. Seems to have helped with the | M | 48 | 10 days | 8/6/2005 | 4 | chronic prostatitis | Tiredness and dry ejaculation. Nasal conjestion. | Flomax helped constant pain in urethra. Big relief there. Brought back libido but dry ejaculation is uncomfortable. Did not decrease number of times I have to urinate, but did improve flow somewhat. Been on Flomax for two weeks (along with Cipro). Fear is symptoms will come back when prescription is up. A little discouraging to think I may have to be on meds indefinitely to feel "normal". | M | 44 | 14 days | 10/29/2006 | 4 | "high and tight prostate" | Morning after first day, headache. Abnormal ejaculation. | Doc said my prostate wasn't "enlarged", just in a position where it restricting the flow. After day 2, complete difference in frequency. Feeling of not being empty almost disappeared. Now, it's day 12 and today for some reason - it feels just like before. I suppose it could be infection caused by the cysto. Cipro was given after the exam, but only one dose. I'll have to wait a couple of days and see if it improves before calling the doc. | M | 43 | 11 days | 11/19/2006 | 4 | Restricted flow | Initially slight dizziness when standing up but this reduced a lot. | I have experienced reduced ejaculate volume. | M | 56 | 14 months | 2/20/2006 | 4 | BPH | None at first. However, I suspect that my current eye irritation and slightly decreased sex drive (both after being on meds for ~1 yr) might be a side effect. | Immediate improvement in urintation after first pill. | M | 38 | 1.25 years | 2/21/2006 | 4 | Frequent urination day and night | No significant side effects with one .4mg/day | Have enlarged prostate. Was up 4-6 times a night. After a week I slept through and daytime freq. was normal. Amazing! But after several months the freq. increased again. Started taking in morning so as not to be bothered at work and activities. Drink 4 or 5 cups of coffee a day,which might be a factor. Now day freq. is tolerable but getting up 2-5 times during night depending on evening caffeine intake. Overall, it has helped and my condition is stable, but I am resisting higher doses for cost and possible side effects. | M | 61 | 18 months | 4/19/2006 | 4 | Very Large Prostate | Initially it was a miracle drug. After a Cystoscopy my doctor gave me a prescription and the next day was my first night in years of sleeping through the night. I had mentioned my problems with painful urination and often passing sand but it was only after being asked by my family doctor that he took the next step. The side effects came after a few weeks. Less ejaculate, sometimes none, painful urination and reduced urine flow. I began taking two/day (2x.4mg) and urine flow improved, pain lessened but still do not have the initial response from the first few days of use. | This may not be related but I do strength traing several times/week and have noticed minor chest pains which I never had before during or shortly after workouts with weights. | M | 56 | 120 days | 4/22/2006 | 4 | Problems urinating post surgery | Erection problems, no ejaculation during orgasm. | Also taking blood pressue medication, Not sure what effect an ED medication like Levitra would have if I decided to take this or another ED medication. | M | 71 | 1 years | 4/24/2006 | 4 | Reduced urine flow | No ejaculate. Orgasms are shorter. | Flow increase was greatest after taking Flowmax for a week. Flow moderated somewhat after that as did the time to completly void the bladder. | M | 56 | 28 days | 10/5/2005 | 4 | enlarged prostate | slight headaches, dizzyness,sometimes vision changes | I have taken flomax about 8months. I usually take in the evening before or after the evening meal. I took it in the morning for awhile, I thought it was causing my blood pressure to go up at night. Some of the time I wake up with bad headaches. I can still ejaculate semen most of the time. Right after I take it I ususally cannot. But it dosen't slow me down I have always had good sex drive. | M | 59 | 8 months | 9/27/2005 | 4 | Brachytherapy (prostate cancer) | Following the brachytherapy, urine flow was reduced to dribbling. I couldn't fully empty my bladder even though the urge was almost painful. With Flomax the flow is better, but still not back to pre-therapy rate. About half the time I don't feel I've fully emptied my bladder. Almost no ejaculate, but I attribued it to the brachytherapy until reading comments by other users. | Both the urologist and oncologist said I should be off Flomax sometime between six months and a year following the brachytherapy. I'm told it takes that long for the radiation and trauma damage to heal enough to reduce swelling. I'm willing to stay on it for another 3-6 months, but then I'm tapering off. Taking Cialis helps with the erection, which makes it easier to orgasm, but still little ejaculate. My wife's not complaining about this. For me orgasm is different, although still satisfying. All in all, Flomax works for me, but I plan on getting off it soon. | M | 62 | 3 months | 1/29/2006 | 4 | BPH - Acute Urinary Retention | I've only began taking Flomax a week ago and still have a catheter in from an episode of Acute Urinary Retention. I pray that this works and i'm able to urinate after taking the catheter out five days from now. Have experienced mild dizziness only thus far. | i'm interesting in hearing from anyone who has had acute urinary retention due to BPH and what the outcomes have been. I'm very young to be experiencing these issues and will boast Flomax for the rest of my life if i am able to pee when this awful device is taken out of me. | M | 37 | 9 days | 8/16/2006 | 4 | BPH - decreased/interrupted flow | Moderate to severe nasal congestion; mild lethargy; mild dizziness when rising in the morning | Saw a positive result in flow within a day. Have been on the medication for 10 days. Greatest complaint is the nasal congestion. Have resorted to nasal spray. Have yet to see decrease in ejaculate as many have described. | M | 59 | 10 days | 3/6/2006 | 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 | 4 | BPH | Slight tiredness. Voiding frequency increased. Very slight stuffiness...but that could be just as well local allergies. | Very good drug, it is an alpha-blocker, no different than Atenol..side effects are minimal. I did not feel low semen production. Dr. prescribed it, it was ineffective for 1 month at the rate of two tablets/day. Then Dr. told me to stop it. After 3 wks of stoppage, I started voiding on my own. The Dr. then advised me to take one tablet/day and it seems to be working fine so far. I plan to wean out of it, I hope. I will have my kidney and liver functions checked. I sometimes use foley to make sure my bladder is empty. My general advise don't rush for surgery! | M | 64 | 4 months | 5/8/2006 | 4 | BPH | * Orgasm, but no ejaculate. | * Positive: Less frequent need to urinate. * Positive: Fewer trips to bathrooom during sleep. | M | 58 | 60 days | 12/8/2005 | 4 | kidney stones | taking average dose, feel very run down and under the weather but kidney stones at to that. im aged 17 and had these last year at 16 both times taking this is has stopped me ejaculating (retroejaculation) | M | 17 | 14 days not sure 1X day | 1/23/2012 | 4 | BPH | Decreased volume of semen; less intense ejaculation | Resolved my problem of not being able to completely empty my bladder, therefore needing to go more frequently; If I don't drink a lot late at night, I can sleep 7-8 hours without getting up. | M | 54 | 4 years .4 mg caps 1X day | 2/18/2011 | 4 | For enlarged prostrate | Nasal Congestion resulting blocked nose | For seven months I did not experience the problem and benefitted by the use. Last month I developed cold and after that nasal congestion continues. I find that If I stop the drug I find relief. | M | 63 | 8 months 0.2mg 1X day | 5/13/2011 |