Question 1

rapaflo (silodosin) vs flomax?

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Here are some ...: Rapaflo (silodosin) and Flomax (tamsulosin) are the same class of drugs - selective alpha-blocker, which can relax the smooth muscles around the bladder neck and prostate urethra so to quickly improve urine flow to a degree. Rapaflo is newer than Flomax and the profiles of effectivenss and side effects are similar although the newer one always tends to claim being better and less.

Question 2

after effects of flomax (tamsulosin) lia?

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10-15% OF PATIENTS: Retrograde ejaculation can occur. This is some or all of the ejaculate going into the bladder with orgasm.

Question 3

is cardura or flomax (tamsulosin) better and why?

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Flomax (tamsulosin): Tamsulosin now generic. More specific and fewer side effects. Allhat study showed ? Cardiovascular probs in certain people with cardura (doxazosin). For more: www.Peedoc.Com @thepeedoc.

Question 4

how long after turp operation will i need flomax?

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: This is extremely variable from one patient to the next. Probably you'll just have to see how good your urine flow is after the surgery, and try tamsulosin (Flomax) as needed. Discuss with the doctor who did your TURP. Good luck.

Question 5

is flomax (tamsulosin) safe to use if i have asthma?

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Yes.: But at 43, I would ask what the indication(s) are for you to be on tamsulosin.  Is it for BPH symptoms or stone disease?

Question 6

cardura or flomax (tamsulosin) - which one is better?

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Alpha-blockers: Both are alpha-blockers used to relax the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder neck resulting in improved urinary flow (can be used in both men and women).  Both are available in generic form.  Each can result in a decrease in bp:  Flomax (tamsulosin), however, is intended to be more selective for alpha-1a type receptors and is not intended for use as an anti-hypertensive agent.

Question 7

what effect does flomax (tamsulosin) have on cataracts?

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Affects the surgery: Flomax (tamsulosin) and other Alpha 1 blocker are used to treat prostatic enlargement. The medicine also reacts with the iris (colored part of eye) dilator muscles and during cataract surgery can cause the iris to act abnormally in a floppy manner.  This has been termed intra-operative floppy iris syndrome and can increase surgical complications if not accounted for.

Question 8

will flomax (tamsulosin) help with an enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

Flomax (tamsulosin): Flomax (tamsulosin) will not help reduce the size of an enlarged prostate. It may help reduce some of the symptoms of having an enlarged prostate such as frequency, urgency, incomplete emptying and nocturia.

Question 9

cardura or flomax (tamsulosin) - which works better and why?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-blockers: Both are alpha-blockers used to relax the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder neck resulting in improved urinary flow (can be used in both men and women).  Both are available in generic form.  Each can result in a decrease in bp:  Flomax (tamsulosin), however, is intended to be more selective for alpha-1a type receptors and is not intended for use as an anti-hypertensive agent.

Question 10

can urethral strictures be treated with flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no.: Flomax or tamsulosin relaxes the smooth muscle of the prostate to improve urine flow in men with enlarged prostates. There is likely some small effect on the ureters and urethra as well. However, a stricture is usually a fixed obstruction with elements of scar tissue that would not respond to a medication like flomax.

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