Question 1

what is the definition or description of: flomax (tamsulosin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Real allergy is very rare, but adverse side effects are relatively common like a drop in BP at standing up, less libido, painful erection (priapism), nasal stuffiness, blurred vision - intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, palpitation, etc. as the at times expected over-expression of all alpha-blockers.

Question 2

can flomax (tamsulosin) cause you to lose weight? i have been on it or 2 years several with other side effects.

Accepted Answer

Listen to your body: If one experiences a side effect while on a medication it is reasonable to suspect that the medication may in some way be contributing to the unintended effect. Tamsulosin can lower blood pressure which can cause many unpleasant symptoms including nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea. It is possible that such effects could result in weight loss.

Question 3

does flomax cause you to urinate more, especially at night?

Accepted Answer

: Best taken at bedtime, and if successful should decrease the frequency of urination.  It works as an alpha adrenergic blocker to control prostatic hypertrophy effects on bladder function.  Dosage is important.  Let your doctor know your concerns.

Question 4

does tamsulosin (flomax) cause high grade prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Flomax does not cause cancer.

Question 5

can flomax (tamsulosin) cause fast heart rate and jitters ? i woke up the next morning that way . skipped a day or two and jittery and racing heart...thanks ....

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Flomax (tamsulosin) occasionally causes unwanted low BP leading to faster heart beating and jittery. In facing this situation, it's good idea to stop and report what you experienced to the treating doctor, or continue its use with care (if bearable) under professional guidance; repeated experience is the surest way to confirm the side effect from a drug. So, let common sense guide us and work closely with doc.

Question 6

my question was - can coming off flomax (tamsulosin) after the stone passes cause bladder spasming result from coming off flomax (tamsulosin)? stone passed - still bladder pain

Accepted Answer

Yes, if...: If voiding symptoms are related with stones, yes, you should be able to be off Flomax (tamsulosin) - a alpha-blocker. However, few elderly men like to keep it on because they incidentally noticed Flomax (tamsulosin) help improve their already quietly impaired urine flow. For details, ask urologist for specifics and details.

Question 7

i was misdiagnosed with prostatitis at 35yrs,put on flomax and etodolac. took it for 1 week and developed an infection and side affects that were unbearable. i now have ed, i stopped taking this medication months ago. did these medicines cause my ed?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely but anything is possible. Good Luck

Question 8

i was suffering from bph since 1 year with no improvement by taking antibiotics.symptoms magically improved by taking flomax (tamsulosin)? will it cure the cause?

Accepted Answer

BPH: BPH unheard of at age 24 when your symptoms(which you haven't mentioned what they are)started.Incomplete bladder emptying can happen with prostatitis. I have never seen BPH at your age in 31 years of practice. The fact that your symptoms "magically" improved on flomax (tamsulosin) may be co-incidental.Flomax (tamsulosin) can relieve BPH symptoms but does not "cure" BPH. In any case, the main ting is that you are better.

Question 9

can flomax (tamsulosin) cause feeling needing always pee and sore abdomen? always feel have to hold back urine or go every 20mins

Accepted Answer

Possible: I need to ask,  why would a 30 yo need flomax (tamsulosin)?  It does have side effects.  Being dizzy is most common.  Check with the doc who prescribed it.

Question 10

could solely raised bladder neck cause - frequent urination/feeling never empty, pressure, knot feel? flomax (tamsulosin) not helping or other meds.

Accepted Answer

See remark: The question is not clear?by raised bladder neck you
mean bladder neck contracture(obsruction),the answer is YES ! You are relatively young for having this problem.Yes,it causes everything you descibe.
Flomax which relaxes the snug bladder neck invariably help,but in your case,at your age,PLEASE
see a urologist.Best of luck

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What is the definition or description of: flomax (tamsulosin) allergy?

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Can flomax (tamsulosin) cause you to lose weight? i have been on it or 2 years several with other side effects.

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Does flomax cause you to urinate more, especially at night?

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Does tamsulosin (flomax) cause high grade prostate cancer?

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Can flomax (tamsulosin) cause fast heart rate and jitters ? i woke up the next morning that way . skipped a day or two and jittery and racing heart...thanks ....

A member asked:

My question was - can coming off flomax (tamsulosin) after the stone passes cause bladder spasming result from coming off flomax (tamsulosin)? stone passed - still bladder pain

A member asked:

I was misdiagnosed with prostatitis at 35yrs,put on flomax and etodolac. took it for 1 week and developed an infection and side affects that were unbearable. i now have ed, i stopped taking this medication months ago. did these medicines cause my ed?

A member asked:

I was suffering from bph since 1 year with no improvement by taking antibiotics.symptoms magically improved by taking flomax (tamsulosin)? will it cure the cause?

A member asked:

Can flomax (tamsulosin) cause feeling needing always pee and sore abdomen? always feel have to hold back urine or go every 20mins

A member asked:

Could solely raised bladder neck cause - frequent urination/feeling never empty, pressure, knot feel? flomax (tamsulosin) not helping or other meds.

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