Flomax Questions

1. Do you need a prescription for Flomax?

   Yes, Flomax is a "by prescription only" medication. It is probably much better to consult your doctor before taking any medicine anyway. I was prescribed Flomax a few months ago and it has really helped me with my urine flow. You should notice a difference in your symptoms the same day that you start it- which is great...
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2. How does Flomax help treat kidney stones?

   Flomax will not help prevent kidney stones, but it will help you to pass them more easily. Kidney stones restrict the flow of urine, and Flomax works on smooth muscle to relax it and help things "pass along" more easily. It is typically used to treat enlarged prostate, and along with enlarged prostate...
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3. Can women use Flomax?

   Yes! Flomax is usually known for treating men with prostate problems, however prescribing Flomax to women is far more common than you might think. Flomax can be prescribed to women for a variety of reasons. One example: If a woman has a kidney stone lodged in the ureter a doctor might prescribe Flomax to help the urine stream flow more smoothly...
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4. What is the recommended dosage for Flomax?

   When taking Flomax for an enlarged prostate the usual starting dose is 0.4 mg once daily. Then if you are not seeing a large improvement your doctor may suggest doubling the dose and taking 0.8 mg once a day.
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5. What is Flomax used for?

   Flomax, or Tamsulosin is a drug prescribed for men with an enlarged prostate, or BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia.) The enlarged prostate makes it difficult for men to urinate, as it presses on the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the orifice where it exits the body...
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6. Can Flomax affect cataract surgery risk?

   Users of Flomax are at a higher risk for complications during cataract surgery. The pupil must be dilated quite a bit during the procedure and one of the unintended side effects of an alpha-blocker like Flomax is that the dilator muscle that controls the iris is inhibited...
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7. Can Flomax and synthroid be taken together safely?

   It is possible that you could safely take Flomax and Synthroid simultaneously without negative drug interactions. However, you need to consult your pharmacist or the doctor who prescribed the medication(s) before taking any combination of over-the-counter medication...
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8. Is Flomax or Rapaflo more effective?

   Flomax (Tamsulosin) and Rapaflo (Sliodosin) are both in the alpha blockers class of medications and both work to relive the symptoms of BPH or enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate. Both medications work in the same way, and so both have similar side effects associated with them...
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9. Can Flomax and Phentermine be taken together safely?

   Yes, Flomax and Phentermine can be taken together if it has been approved by your physician and your pharmacist first. Flomax is a drug used to help treat an enlarged prostate, making it a drug only for males. Phentermine is a medication that is used to help decrease your appetite, which causes you to lose weight...
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10. Is Flomax or Cardura more effective?

    Flomax is more specific to the prostate and tends to have fewer side effects than Cardura, as it has less effect on blood vessels and blood pressure.
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11. Does Flomax affect your blood pressure?

    According to the RX List, Flomax also known as Tamsulosin does affect blood pressure. Tamsulosin or Flomax has the ability to affect blood pressure control, it must be used with caution by people who have low blood pressure or who are taking blood pressure medication. Older people are more at risk for blood pressure problems and should be closely followed...
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12. What are the substitutes for Flomax?

    Flomax is a name brand prescription drug and there is of course a generic brand produced. You can also try Uroxatral which doesn't have as many side effects reported as Flomax. Discuss this switch with your doctor to determine if changing drugs is the right thing for you.
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13. Can Flomax affect ejaculation?

    Flomax has been associated in the past with abnormal ejaculation, including in some cases not being able to ejaculate at all and decreased ejaculate. On the other hand some patients never report ever having there symptoms. However those who do experience these symptoms, find that they are not permanent and should be reversible after stopping the drug...
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14. Can Flomax be used to treat prostatitis?

    Flomax is used to make urination easier for men who have prostate problems. Prostatitis causes the prostate to become enlarged, putting pressure on the urethra and causing a number of other effects. Flomax works to counteract the affects of the enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles around the prostate...
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15. Is there a natural alternative to Flomax?

    Flomax is designed to help improve prostate health, which, in turn, helps urine flow. There are no herbal supplements on the market today which aide this specific problem, but some supplements contain components which have been thought to help alleviate some urinary issues. Vitamin A is considered to be an aide to the urinary system by some...
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16. Does Flomax affect PSA levels?

    Flomax has not been known to significantly affect PSA levels. If you are concerned about this you should call your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of using Flomax. For more information on the drug go to: http://www.drugs.com/flomax.html
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17. When does the Flomax patent expire?

    The Flomax patent expired on October 27th 2009. That was after being extended in 2004 for 5 years. There is a generic version of Flomax named Tamsulosin that was released in 2010.
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18. Can saw palmetto be used as a Flomax alternative?

    Saw Palmetto is believed to be an a great natural remedy. It is typically used to treat enlarged prostate. I would speak to your doctor to see if you could use saw palmetto as an alternative. I saw an article where a doctor used it with Flomax being taken for x amount of days and then stopped for a day and the patient took saw palmetto instead...
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19. Is Flomax or terazosin more effective?

    Each of the prescription medications Flomax and terazosin (Hytrin) are very effective in treating BPH or enlarged prostate. However, they treat the symptoms of BPH in different ways. Terazosin treats BPH symptoms by also treating high blood pressure, which can lead to BPH...
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20. What are the side effects from stopping Flomax?

    Flomax should not be suddenly stopped. It should be decreased over time under a doctors supervision. Stopping can cause the symptoms of BPH to return. Some other side effects from stopping Flomax fainting, dizziness or a rise in blood pressure. Blood pressure problems being the most common side effect...
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