Question 1

can i masturbate while on the medication rapaflo (silodosin)? because i did the first day and the orgasm felt weird and no sperm came out.

Accepted Answer

YES,  not harmful: It is normal to have retrograde ejaculation or "backwards ejaculation" into the urinary bladder on rapaflo (silodosin). This is a normal side effect and is not harmful.

Question 2

what is the good and bad of medication called "rapaflo 8mg"?

Accepted Answer

Rapaflo: It is a medication used commonly in prostatic hypertrophy to treat urinary symptoms including nocturia and frequency . Side effects are minimal. Good Luck

Question 3

on rapaflo for three days experienced no ejaculation as side effect. if i stop medication will everything go back to normal. please help ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects of medications resolve when the med is stopped. Not knowing what you have been prescribed it for or other information. Likely your pre-Rapaflo urinary conditions will return as they were.
I would ask your prescriber as they were the ones that gave it to you with your benefits in mind. They also can choose another medication that might be more to your benefit.

Question 4

is there a generic drug better than.8 mg rapaflo (silodosin) that won't make me dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Rapaflo (silodosin) is the most specific of all the alpha blockers for the receptor found in prostate tissue for relaxation.  Flomax (tamsulosin) and Uroxatral (alfuzosin) are both also prostate specific, but less so.  They are both generic and should cost less.  The other older alpha blockers are non specific and would likely cause more orthostatic hypotension (dizziness).

Question 5

will i b happy on bid flomax vs the bid rapaflo (silodosin) i have been taking? , since copay is 10 vs 90 for a 90 day supply. and yes i said bid, as it stopped w

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Both are equally effective and Flomax (tamsulosin) is available as a generic and thus much cheaper.

Question 6

rapaflo (silodosin) vs flomax?

Accepted Answer

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 7

which is more effective- rapaflo (silodosin) or flomax?

Accepted Answer

Equally effective: Though individual patients may notice differences in efficacy and tolerability between the two meds, the clinical studies leading to fda approval show similar results in improvement in both urinary symptoms and urinary flow. Excluding ejaculation changes, rapaflo (silodosin) 'may' have a quicker onset of action and a better side effect profile than flomax.

Question 8

63 yr old with bhp. feels. large and feels like it throbs. very uncomfortable. what is next. take rapaflo (silodosin).

Accepted Answer

BPH: You may well have BPH but what you describe is not likely a symptom of simple benign hyperplasia.  It is likely that sethimg like prostatitis co-exists.  Uou should see a urologist for evaluation.  You may need amtibiotics.

Question 9

i am currently taking tamsulosin.   i have a small container of rapaflo (silodosin) to try ( 7 capsules)  can i safely stop taking tamsulosin and try the rapaflo (silodosin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rapaflo (silodosin) is more selective to the alpha 1a receptors in the prostate and base of the bladder than tamsulosin.  Both of these drugs are used to lessen baseline muscle tone within the prostate and bladder base to allow for a reduction in obstructive symptoms.  It is safe to stop the tamsulosin and then take the Rapaflo (silodosin) to see if it helps to relieve symptoms more effectively.

Question 10

whst is the difference between alfuzosin hydrochloride and silodosin or silosin in treating prostate augmentation?

Accepted Answer

MUCH: The alfuz reportedly has less blood pressure influence.

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Can i masturbate while on the medication rapaflo (silodosin)? because i did the first day and the orgasm felt weird and no sperm came out.

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What is the good and bad of medication called "rapaflo 8mg"?

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On rapaflo for three days experienced no ejaculation as side effect. if i stop medication will everything go back to normal. please help ?

A member asked:

Is there a generic drug better than.8 mg rapaflo (silodosin) that won't make me dizzy?

A member asked:

Will i b happy on bid flomax vs the bid rapaflo (silodosin) i have been taking? , since copay is 10 vs 90 for a 90 day supply. and yes i said bid, as it stopped w

A member asked:

Rapaflo (silodosin) vs flomax?

A member asked:

Which is more effective- rapaflo (silodosin) or flomax?

A member asked:

63 yr old with bhp. feels. large and feels like it throbs. very uncomfortable. what is next. take rapaflo (silodosin).

A member asked:

I am currently taking tamsulosin. i have a small container of rapaflo (silodosin) to try ( 7 capsules) can i safely stop taking tamsulosin and try the rapaflo (silodosin)?

A member asked:

Whst is the difference between alfuzosin hydrochloride and silodosin or silosin in treating prostate augmentation?

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