Question 1

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 2

flomax (tamsulosin) works perfectly to control urgency, my only bph symptom. however, it causes retrograde ejaculation. an alternative without this side-effect?

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Here are some ...: Nothing is free but always comes with a price. Likewise, using Flomax (tamsulosin) accompanies with its unique retrograde ejacualtion,which indicates its adequate ability to relax your bladder neck - a part of urinary sphincteric unit. So, if more baby making is not a concern for life now, stick to its use for LUTS. Otherwise, try one of 5-ARIs and see. More? Ask Doc timely so realign your care...

Question 3

dx w/kidney stone last tuesday day before vacation bactrim&flomax pain lessened;now it's back& more severe (like5) tylenol no longer helping dr on mon?

Accepted Answer

Poss Urgent Care app: You may consider a visit to an urgent care office so they can check for blood in your urine to further bolster the diagnosis of renal stone. Also they should give you a strainer so you can catch the bugger if it passes. A urinalysis would also help exclude infection.
 They may give you more powerful pain control meds.
Keep drinking fluids.

Question 4

can women take  flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It may be indicated to help some kidney stones to pass.

Question 5

does flomax (tamsulosin) help with ed?

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No: Flomax (tamsulosin) helps if you have issues with urination. It should not help for ed and is not indicated for such.

Question 6

what will flomax (tamsulosin) do for me?

Accepted Answer

Drug used in urology: Tamsulosin, also known under the name flomax, (tamsulosin) is a drug designed to relax smooth muscle cells of the urinary tract. Its approved use is to improve urination in prostate enlargement (bph). It has been shown to improve urinary symptoms, or ipss score. It is also used to help pass kidney stones by relaxing the ureter. It is also used, at times, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.

Question 7

what is a better option than flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

2 groups:  3 groups of medicines for prostate enlargement symptoms:Alpha blockers e.g.tamsulosin(Flomax) &amp; terazosin(Hytrin).5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride(Proscar)&amp;dutasteride(Avodart).There is also Jalyn which has 1 of each of these 2 groups. 3rd group is PDE-5 inhibitors(Cialis). It varies from person to person which is better,but the 5-alpha reductase inh's take several months to work.

Question 8

please describe the medication: flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Prostate Medication: Flomax (tamsulosin) is a medication often is used to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate (or bph).

Question 9

what happens when i stop taking flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: If Flomax (tamsulosin) has helped improve urine flow, slow urine flow will return soon after stopping Flomax (tamsulosin) as expected. Meanwhile, in time, retrograde ejaculation may be self-corrected. More? Ask Doc timely.

Question 10

how long to notice improvement from flomax (tamsulosin)?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Tamsulosin (Brand Flomax (tamsulosin) in US) has an onset of action between 1 and 5 days

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Dx w/kidney stone last tuesday day before vacation bactrim&flomax pain lessened;now it's back& more severe (like5) tylenol no longer helping dr on mon?

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