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What are the typical side effects of flomax (tamsulosin) use?
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Variable: Light-headedness, especially upon arising quickly; retrograde or absent ejaculation; also back pain; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Answered 1/14/2020
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A side effect. If I stop taking the flomax (tamsulosin) will everything go back to normal?
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28yr old husband was on flomax (tamsulosin) for a kidney stone 3 weeks ago. Now he can't last very long in the bedroom. Normal side effect and will it go away soon?
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Are there alternative's to flomax (tamsulosin)? Something without the retrograde ejac. Side effect? My doctor said not to worry but its not very pleasant.
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Husband has been on flomax (tamsulosin) for 3 days for prostatitis. It is causing him to feel depressed and he also panics. Is this a common side effect? Help?
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