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 |
| 2 | To help kidney stone to leave | Dryness in mouth at night that has steadily gotten worse. I wouldn't have thought that was the cause if I hadn't read about side effects. It is so bad I cannot sleep. Ejaculation strength and volume started decreasing after 3 days and now there must be retrograde ejaculation because nothing comes out. It may be harmless as some places claim, but it feels very strange, is uncomfortable, and is not satisfying at all. | My kidney stone still has not moved. I have quit using flomax and am hoping all the side effects go away quickly. I would not recommend this except maybe for 2-4 days assuming the effects are not long lasting. | M | 64 | 6 days .4 mg 1X day | 2/6/2011 | 2 | BPH, urinary retention, repeat UTI | Chills lasting 20-30 minutes, several occurences. Rapid heart beat (132-142 BPM at peak) gradually easing after 8 hours. Two brief instances of double vision. Stuffy nose. Retrograde ejaculation. Increase in blood pressure. | Took Tamsulosin, generic for Flomax, starting and stopping due to perceived side effects. Final attempt at using resulted in elevated heart beat for over 8 hours. Was seeing some improvement even in this short time. If you have chills or rapid heart beat, STOP USING ! I am also seeing similar effects with Hytrin though these are different classes of drugs. This may work well for some, but sadly I can't tolerate it. | M | 60 | 7 days 0.4 MG 1X day | 1/22/2011 | 2 | BPH | Easily winded while exercizing, going up steps, etc.; Retro ejaculation, reduced sex drive. | Only moderate improvement in urinary flow and frequency. | M | 64 | 2 months 0.4 mg 1X day | 6/6/2010 | 2 | Urine leakage after urination | Difficulty reaching orgasm, almost no ejaculation, dizzyness, unable to sleep | It did releave the symptoms. I continued to take weekly and it helps. | M | 50 | 7 days | 10/21/2009 | 2 | urination issues post protate cancer | energy loss,sleeplessness...weird dreams,dizzyness,headaches and reduced sex drive. avid golfer and used advil for aches and pains which may have contributed to problems. fit and active lifestyle. | M | 66 | 6 months | 8/7/2009 | 2 | BPH | Bad chest tightness & nasal stuffiness. Retrograde ejaculation and/or low semen, depending on dosage. Very powerful drug. Reduced dosage to 1/4 of .4 mg. capsule by cutting capsule in half & taking every other day. On that dosage provides relief needed while almost eliminating chest tightness & nasal stuffiness, & less retrograde ejaculation. | Should make available capsules in low dosage. Very messy to cut capsules, but cannot tolerate .4 mg at a time. Tablets would be easier to cut. Canada only furnishes in sustained relief tablets, so that is out. Terazosin gave worse side effects. Might try other alpha blockers like Uroxocal or new Rapaflow, but suspect it is the nature of alpha blockers that causes these side effects for some. Finesteride may eventually shrink prostate making alpha blockers unnecessary for me. | M | 63 | 4 months | 8/1/2009 | 2 | BHH | low BP that made me often feel off balance, very tired and run down feeling now experiencing vision problems. | M | 61 | 7 days | 4/22/2009 | 2 | BPH | Libido reduced. Difficulty in obtaining orgasm. No ejaculate. | Has not improved urine flow yet. | M | 68 | 9 days | 3/27/2009 | 2 | massive kidney stones | after several days, i couldnt ejaculate and orgasm was altered. i almost fainted. doc didnt tell me about this side effect. | my kidney stones are large and many, 4mm and 5mm...too many to have surgeries every 6 months to a year. so i pass them. flowmax relaxes the mucsles down there to allow easier passage. i only use it with an acute attack. i just wonder and am scared of where the semen went cause it doesnt come out.... | M | 36 | 5 days | 2/18/2009 | 2 | Urinary Rentention | Decreased semen production, massively compounded congestion problems from a cold, stool control problems. | This medicine definitely increased my urinary flow - on the first day. I was coming down with sinus congestion from a cold when I started Flomax. Since my doctor had advised against decongestants due to my urinary flow symptoms, the sinus pressure became debilitating. After one terrible night, I decided decongestants were the lesser of two evils and then a Z-pack ridded the sinus infection. Congestion is no longer a problem. Like others, I have experienced decreased semen production, but increased erectile function. After about one month I have noticed stool control problems when I urinate. For 3 days now this has required me to sit down and wipe what feels like diarrhea each time I urinate, even though my stools are otherwise normal. This is concerning enough that I am going to stop taking Flomax until I can discuss with my doctor. As a point of reference, I did have successful surgery to remove hemorrhoids two years ago. While I have been pleased with the outcome (if not th | M | 40 | 30 days | 2/3/2009 | 2 | enlarged prostate, weak stream | always tired, blurred vision, arms and legs ache, lower back pain. Virtually no ejaculate upon orgasm and not as pleasurable. | If i didn't have to work, i would sleep 24hrs a day, get up just to eat and go back to bed. While sleeping i rolled over and wham, i had a pain go from my lower back down to my foot, the feeling was like a funny bone sensation, like when you hit your elbow. I'm going to stop the Flowmax for now and just squeeze during urination to get the pressue flowing like i use to before the medication. If someone knows of something natural to take please email me. Good Luck !! | 44 | 3 weeks | 1/23/2009 | 2 | enlarged prostate | Muscle weakness, muscle pain, lowered blood pressure | The morning after I took Flomax I was unable to stand without holding on to the furniture. My legs muscles were weak, and I exercise 5 times a week with no problems. I was finally able to walk normally by 3:00 in the afternoon but my legs ache. I had tired it a week earlier and had simular side effects but wasn't totally sure so I though I'd try it one more time. It helps with the problem but I can't stand the side effects. I am very sensitive to most meds. | M | 54 | 2 days | 9/22/2008 | 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 | BPH | Interference with blood pressure medicine - readings would spike at different times of the day. Muscle weakness - I'm a runner (average 25 miles/week). After starting Flomax, running at 13 min/mile pace would tire me. I had to walk after less than one mile. My 5K/10K race times (prior to Flomax) normally 8:30-9:30 min/mile - not fast but ok. Lastly, sexual problems simliar to other posters | Before Flomax, BPH meant an average 2 trips to the bathroom during the night. Initially upon starting Flomax, I noticed improvement in stream strength and reduction to 1 bathroom trip per night. [Caution - first day left me very dizzy - low blood pressure] Concurrently, the urologist perscribed Prostate SR (saw palmetto). Previously,I took another brand occasionally. Now (60 days) I take this one rigorously in the morning. Given the side effects (blood pressure and muscle weakness) I stopped the Flomax after 60 days. I believe that the consistent taking of the saw palmetto has helped me (not a general endorsement). I am going to suggest monitoring with my urologist. (Note: 45 days ago he did a test which showed that I was not retaining urine - i.e., potential for kidney disease). If the symptons get worse, I will look into another treatment. Summary - I would not recommend Flomax for men who are physically active. Also, for those taking blood pressure medicine, be careful in | M | 59 | 60 days | 4/6/2008 | 2 | As an during Prostate Radiation | Very, very slow "Start" for urination during the nightime. Not able to M T the bladder -- so it seems. | I tend to think and feel, that THIS Medication is highly overated if you consider the tremedous AD campaign that goes on -- every magazine, constantly on TV, on the Walls of many Dr. Offices, many Dr.'s are "pushing" this product, etc. | M | 76 | 5 months | 7/4/2007 | 2 | FLOMAX | Complete lack of satisfaction through orgasm. Pre Flomax I was 3 to 4 times a day. First 'dry' experience scared me good! | This board has lots of great info - thanks to all. Curious, for those who stopped taking Flomax, how long till your orgasms and ejaculations returned to norma (volume and sensation)? For those that switched to other alpha blockers - which ones and did you find any with less dramatic impact on organisms? Has anyone had better results with Uroxathral? I'm really hesitant to even try Avodart. Please email responses. | M | 45 | 6 days | 6/26/2007 | 2 | Inflammed Prostate | I am being treated for prostatitas of the prostate which from my doctors perspective is an inflamation of the prostate. He put me on a month supply of flowmax. Now I am lightheaded, chest pain and pressure, feels like my heart is gonna fall out of my chest, can't sleep, feels like my blood pressure is through the roof but really isn't. | M | 27 | 5 days | 4/10/2007 | 2 | Kidney Stones | Dizziness, overall tiredness, muscle tenderness, Loss of libido, failure to ejaculate, severe headache over right/left eye. | Taking for kidney stones. Not sure it's worth it overall. First time I had kidney stones did not take, and I was just fine. The most intimidating part is the "abnormal ejaculation" as described as a side effect. The sensation is not the same, but I had no problems with erectile dysfunction. | M | 35 | 4 days | 3/22/2007 | 2 | Frequent urination at night. | Severe headache right above right eye. Ejaculation either a trickle or nothing. Still urinating too much. | Only taken for 14 days. | M | 39 | 14 days | 3/21/2007 | 2 | enlarged prostate/urination problem | dizziness; sexual problems... | this drug seemed to help with urinating less often- especially at night...I seemed better able to empty my bladder more fully and more quickly. I had no problems with getting and keeping an erection, but I did notice that it was much more difficult for me to come during lovemaking. My wife and girlfriend both noticed that I was shooting much less semen, too, when I finally was able to have my orgasm. The heightened pleasure that usually accompanies my orgasm was greatly diminished as well...Overall, I'm leaning towards not taking this drug so I can have my enjoyable sex life back | M | 36 | 3 months | 3/15/2007 |