Flomax Side Effects and Flomax Monograph

Flomax
Generic Name: Tamsulosin
Pronounced: tam-SOO-loe-sin
Drug Class: Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking Agent

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Flomax (Tamsulosin) Uses

This medication is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).

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How Flomax (Tamsulosin) Works

This medication works by relaxing smooth muscle around the bladder which increases urine flow.

How To Take Flomax (Tamsulosin)

This medication is taken by mouth, 39 minutes before the same meal each day. Swallow whole, do not crush or chew. This medication may take up to 1 week to fully work.

Possible Flomax Side Effects (Tamsulosin)

This medication is generally well-tolerated and side effects are usually mild. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, loss of appetite and urine darkening. If you experience any other side effects, contact your healthcare professional.

Flomax (Tamsulosin) Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience shortness of breath, fever, chills or chest pain. For patients with diabetes, This medication can give false readings urine glucose tests.

This medication can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or engage in other activities requiring alertness until you know how this medication will affect you..

Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems. Tell your doctor about any drug allergies.

Flomax (Tamsulosin) Drug Interactions

Discuss with your doctor and pharmacist the prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take double doses.

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw out medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Flomax (Tamsulosin) Pregnancy/Nursing Precautions

Safe use of this medication during pregnancy has not been established. Consult your doctor about risks versus benefits before taking this medication during pregnancy. This medication is excreted into breast milk, so exercise caution concerning taking this medication while breast-feeding.

Flomax Dietary Supplement Recommendations

Men having problems with Benign Prostratic Hypertrophy, or BPH, should consider taking a Saw Palmetto supplement. Saw Palmetto is very effective at alleviating the symptoms of BPH.

No side effects have been observed with Saw palmetto.

If you have tried Saw Palmetto in the past with less than spectular results, consider trying it again. But this time, try one of the higher end, more potent products on the market. Saw palmetto really does work.

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