FLOMAX Reviews (TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.2 (614 Ratings)

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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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR FLOMAXCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 4  bhp It has caused blurred vision. I'm also conserned about the effect on my liver. M 63 31 days
 3/21/2005
 2  bladder sphincter disinersia I already have low blood pressure, when first taking the medicine I had problems with an increase of lowered BP, 70/50. After a while my body adjusted. I am kind of a trial FEMALE patient... which i am not really 100% comfortable with. I was given the Flomax so that I would not or reduce the frequency (at least 2 a month) or urinary tract infections. It worked for the first 3 months and since then it has been down hill... I am very concerned about long term affect on this medicine, considering there has been no testing done for women and the drug is obviously indicated for men. My doctr insists that I continue on the meds and I am continuing further testing. F 22 1 years
 3/10/2005
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 3   Slight backpain and abnormal ejaculation (little to no sperm). After skipping 2 or 3 doses had major sperm dispensed first time. Seemed like a release of collection from previous leak ejaculations. M 57 30 days
 2/24/2005
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 3  Urinary retention Retrograde ejaculation Seems to work, but the no-jaculation was too weird. M 37 3 days
 2/23/2005
 3  BPH Very little ejaculate, much less intense orgasms, difficulty maintaining erection 0.4 mg morning and evening - Worked very well in getting urine flow started and reducing number of trips to bathroom - during both the day and night - BUT BUT BUT Very little ejaculate, much less intense orgasms, difficulty maintaining erection - No other side-effects --- Talk about trading one problem for another!! M 57 2 years
 2/22/2005
 3  unrination frequency, voiding made me extremely fatigued, mild headaches. but no dizziness this cycle. i usually cycle this drug. In thr past, it helped to take a dose every other day . am going off it and trying saw palmetto. M 36 7 days
 2/21/2005
 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  slow urine slight improvement in urine flow but also noticed decreased sex drive and no ejaculate. flomax may have also increased previous insomnia. recently tried to stop flomax made my eyes red does not make good impression at work. tried to restart flomax made me very tired. does flomax have interaction with marijuana?? or does marijuana cause bladder neck problems?? M 49 2 years
 2/11/2005
 3  bladder not emptying..no cancer could hit the bowl at 10 feet but some 9 months later I have no ejaculant...This went over big with my wife...I'm cutting back. I'm also on lipitor, attenelol, Benicar, Effexor too. Getting, maintaining an erection was hard enough to do. A blank shot is really a downer!!! Other WORKING ideas guys???? M 57 270 days
 2/5/2005
 5  prostitus-BPH semen flow stopped after 1 day... Don't worry .. When you ejactulate ...It gets absorbed anyway... I took it for 2 weeks and the semen flow comes back immediately (24-48 hours) My tongue has been tingling around the tip... I used it for 2 weeks . It works GREAT .... The first time or until you get used to the medication you take it at night with something to eat... got a little dizzy when I woke up in the morning sometimes but just sit back down for a little bit ... M 47 2 weeks
 2/4/2005
 3  weak urine flow,emptying out poorly EXTREME sleepiness, increase in bowel activity, sexual performance and orgasm negatively impacted, probably contributes to (prexisting) depression and vision fuzziness. Have enjoyed generally good health. Started Flomax 0.4 mg. daily about 2 years ago with no other oral meds. almost immediate improvement in flow and some reduction in night urination.No side effects noted for months. Several months ago started noticing drowsiness, which has increased to extreme levels with Occasional dizziness. Quit taking today. Life quality sleeping 12-15 hours a day has gone into the ditch. M 76 2 years
 2/3/2005
 2  Prostatitis Worked for about three weeks! Then stopped working after a while. Over time it felt like I had something up my rectom. I got to the point where I could not have a bowl movement or even pass gass. Stopped the drug and these problems went away, started the drug and the problem came back. Stopped the drug! M 50 45 days
 1/30/2005
 1  urination,dribbles, sex dysfunction I immediately experienced major tiredness, rapid heart rate. I'm in exellent physical condition and was winded from 1 flight of stairs. I could not ejaculate and had pain in my groin after trying. Pain in kidneys. Completely congested. It did not agree with me at all. I'm very young for the problem of BPH. Has anyone else noticed sexual dysfunction from this disease. It is not listed as a symptom and I think it is widely underreported. Please email if you also experienced this. Thanks. M 36 3 days
 1/26/2005
 2  BPH dizziness, inability to ejaculate, vision problems Does help to urinate M 25 2 weeks
 12/19/2004
 1  BPH Abnormal ejaculation. Back pain. Muscle weakness. Increased coughing. I've had BPH since 1976. Currently taking Lipitor and Hazaar affecting urination. Doctor recommended taking Flomax & monitor BP in 3 mos. Never had back pain or muscle weakness before taking medication. Provided assistance during arousal. No improvement in urination stream or dribbles. Stopped after 2 mos. M 66 2 months
 12/13/2004
 3  prostate problemw none works fairly well to increase flow M 68 5 years
 11/12/2004
 2  Bladder not emptying Worked well on increasing uring flow but lost ability to ejacultate after acheiving orgasm. Will probably stop taking after consulting my urologist. M 56 6 days
 11/9/2004
 3  BPH Drowsiness when taking one pill per day Effective for 5 monnths at 1 pill every other day, not not very effective, will go to one pill per day M 59 200 days
 10/25/2004
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 3  BPH Drowsiness when on one pill per day, ewent to one every other day Was effective for 6 months at one pill per day, now not effective, will go to one pill per day M 59 200 days
 10/25/2004
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 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

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