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 | Frequency of urination | This drug works very well at first and after about 2 weeks The conditions started to return. After taking this for one month I feel that I am the same as when I started. I will have to stop taking this. I could deal with the side effects the others have mentioned if the bladder would just completely empty itself. | M | 56 | 30 days | 8/8/2006 | 1 | Difficulty urinating, due to BPH | Lightheadedness, difficulty getting and maintaining an erection, dry orgasm, swollen scrotum, anxiety, heart palpitations, sudden blurred vision (scary!). | What a horrible drug! If you have an active sex life like me, you will be very disappointed and frustrated with the side effects of Flomax ... and so will your wife and/or lover. My girlfriend enjoys getting "facials", but after taking Flomax for just a few days, my orgasm didn't produce enough cum to even whet her whistle! What a major disappointment for both of us! But the worst part of my experience with Flomax was the sudden blurred vision I experienced as I was driving on a busy freeway - thought I was having a stroke or something and almost got into a wreck! Needless to say, I am discontinuing Flomax and will never take it again. I would much rather put up with a weak stream and a little dribbling than the nasty side effects of this drug. | M | 52 | 4 days | 8/7/2006 | 1 | Difficulty Urinating | I noticed it became increasingly more difficult to urinate hours after taking my first dose, and almost impossible by the 4 day mark. After stopping, it went back to how it had been....difficult, but possible. Maybe my problem is not the prostate (still undetermined by my doctors), but I can't believe this would make it WORSE! | M | 26 | 4 days | 8/5/2006 | 2 | urine retention | I noticed with the first dose that the stream came easier, but the medication makes me very tired in the day even when I take it in the evening. Also, I still am not urinating enough volume wise. | I think the amount I am urinating is deceasing and it is very concerning. Going to talk to the doc. | F | 45 | 5 days | 7/30/2006 | 5 | BPH | Decreased ejaculate, nasal congestion, postural hypotension | Took it for almost a year while waiting for the Avodart to kick in. The side effects were more of nuisance than a life-changing event. The best effect though was the decrease in urgency and frequency. It was very nice to urinate when I wanted to instead of when I had to. I can sleep through the night unless I drink a lot of water prior to bed but that is my fault. | M | 48 | 1 years | 7/28/2006 | 3 | Urination frequency and urgency | Not so apparent for first Rx of 90 days. After second Rx I am seeing my GP for general tiredness, persistent cough, and throat discomfort. Thought problems related to persistent summer cold, but after reviewing patient comments here I am becoming concerned about Flomax regimen. My blood work and chest xray were okay, and I will have echocardiogram (because of mitral valve repair) to rule out heart problem. Was ignoring libido and ejaculate issues, but they are real. | No question but that urination issues improved, but if side effects are real as described I will likely reconsider Flomax. I do plan to change schedule to take capsule in the evening now based on comments here. | M | 65 | 180 days | 7/25/2006 | 5 | Enlarged Prostate | No side effects after one week. No loss of libido, etc. | Postitive results. I was having discomfort before urination and having to go a couple times during the night and felt like I couldn't wait during the day. But no more. Other positive effects I can't discuss here. | M | 59 | 8 days | 7/24/2006 | 1 | BPH Start and stop urination | 12hrs after second dose I was lightheaded had very rapid heart beat and high blood pressure. Manufacturer claims they are unaware of HBP as a side effect. | Urine flow improved quite a bit, but I was afraid of further consequences and stopped. I'm thinking of trying Q-urol or Prosta-Q. | M | 51 | 2 days | 7/20/2006 | 1 | BPH | constant urinating - every 10-20 minutes, including through the night. incontinence. | Caused *extreme* muscular weakness and dizziness - fell 4 times during last month on this med- unusual for me and dangerous. Going off of flomax slowly now under doctor's supervision - was on .8 mg. Did NOT help with incontinence. Doc is trying me on enablex now. | M | 90 | 2 months | 7/18/2006 | 4 | BPH, difficulty urinating | tiredness, some initial (and still occasional) lower back pain | no sexual side effects ... libido/ejaculate are normal | M | 58 | 10 months | 7/15/2006 | 1 | enlarged prostate | Does help with urine flow, but even that help diminished after a while. It absolutely ruins your sex life. | I've started and stopped taking Flomax twice(.4 dose, one time per day). I've taken it at night, and in the morning. Every bad thing written here about this drug is true. I'm seeing the Dr. about other alternatives, but I'll definitely stop taking it. There's got to be a better way. | M | 57 | 12 months | 7/13/2006 | 2 | BPH/prostatitus | No semen expelled at sexual climax. Orgasms had less intensity and duration. Also extreme wooziness whenever I stood up suddenly. | Worked well on urinary symptoms -- I could pee a strong stream once again. But I am still sexually very active (1 - 2 climaxes per day; more on weekends), and I consider this aspect of my life to be precious. Very much missed the sensation of a full urethra during climax. Wife was not happy with the situation either. Switched to alternative drug, Uroxatral, which has no sexual side effects for me, and produces less wooziness on standing up. Pee-stream not quite as strong with Uroxatral as with Flomax, but is nevertheless satisfactory. | M | 54 | 7 days | 7/8/2006 | 2 | BPH symptoms | Stuufed up nose that sinus spray can't open. No ejaculate, less sex interest that almost stopped a real horndog. Restless sleep pattern. Depression and feeling of malaise. Tiredness and sleepy. RAGE! Less patience with wife. I'm angry at my doctor for being pill happy and not listening to my concerns. Swelling and tenderness in testicles and pelvic area. | I was prescribed Avodart as well which gave me a double whammy on side effects. This medication made me feel like an old man with the same temperament. It made me almost impotent. The lack of sensation making love seemed not worth the effort. I have to make my clients happy and have confidence in me, and the tiredness and apathy made it impossible. I quit taking it after 6 days and I am researching the use of saw palmeto, nettle root, cherry juice and other herbal remedies that are widley practiced in Europe. This is something my doctor should have known. It may be perfect for a 70 year old man but it didn't make me pee any better. | M | 49 | 6 days | 7/2/2006 | 1 | Where do I start? Persistent headaches, increased my blood pressure, increased my heart rate, made me tired, anxious and didn't work to boot. | Horrible medication. The side effects are far to concerning to stay on this stuff. I made the mistake of stopping my daily Saw Palmetto (I was on this kick to reduce supplements). When I stopped, I noticed the symptoms and instead of going back on Saw Palmetto I saw my doctor who prescribed Flomax. I would rather pee a lot than have to deal with the side effects from this drug. When I told my doctor of the symptoms he told to stop taking it immediately (he didn't elaborate - but the kick response spoke for itself). | M | 47 | 1 weeks | 6/20/2006 | 1 | Restricted urination flow | Where do I start? Persistent headaches, increased my blood pressure, increased my heart rate, made me tired, anxious and didn't work to boot. | Horrible medication. The side effects are far to concerning to stay on this stuff. I made the mistake of stopping my daily Saw Palmetto (I was on this kick to reduce supplements). When I stopped, I noticed the symptoms and instead of going back on Saw Palmetto I saw my doctor who prescribed Flomax. I would rather pee a lot than have to deal with the side effects from this drug. When I told my doctor of the symptoms he told to stop taking it immediately (he didn't elaborate - but the kick response spoke for itself). | M | 47 | 1 weeks | 6/20/2006 | 1 | restricted urination | dizzyness, short breath, fuzzy vision, tiredness, depression | M | 58 | 3 weeks | 5/30/2006 | 2 | Dribbling | Increased headaches . Major effect was no ejaculaton during orgasm . Little or no effect on dribbling. | M | | 5/27/2006 | 1 | frequent night time urination | Severe allergic reaction, chest pains, extremely difficult to breathe. Insomnia, back pain, dizzyness, sore tongue, decreased sex drive, drastic reduction in semen. Overall feeling my entire body was being attacked from within. | It did not effect the frequency problem. | M | 63 | 3 weeks | 5/21/2006 | 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 | 3 | bph | Complete loss of labido. I usually have normal ejaculation, but have lack of, or no sexual sensation during orgasm, apparently due to no errection or swelling of the penis bulb and prostate in the perineum area, during sexual climax. | It solved my urinating problems, but this sex thing is driving me nuts! | M | 54 | 18 days | 5/7/2006 |