Flomax (Tamsulosin)

Side effects

Flomax has side effects. The most common are:

• lightheadedness
• feeling drowsy
• weakness
• insomnia,
• face pain
• unusual ejaculation
• back pain
• problems with sexual life
• runny or stuffy nose
• sore throat
• diarrhea
• symptoms of infection
• problems with vision

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Flomax:

• allergic reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• severe lightheadedness
• pruritus
• problems with erection

Side effects occurrence does not only depend on the medication you are taking, but also on your overall health and other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Flomax if you are allergic to Flomax components.

Do not take Flomax if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Flomax can harm your baby.

Be careful with Flomax if you suffer from or have a history of prostate cancer, liver disease, kidney disease.

If you are going to have a surgery you should be careful with Flomax.

Try to be careful using Flomax if you take alfusozin (such as Uroxatral), doxazosin (such as Cardura), prazosin (such as Minipress), Terazosin (such as Hytrin), warfarin (such as Coumadin); antibiotics such as erythromycin (such as E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin, Ery-Tab), azithromycin (such as Zithromax), clarithromycin (such as Biaxin), itraconazole (such as Sporanox), ciprofloxacin (such as Cipro), ketoconazole (such as Nizoral); heart or blood pressure medicines such as verapamil (such as Isoptin, Calan, Verelan, Covera), diltiazem (such as Tiazac, Cardizem, Dilacor); cimetidine (such as Tagamet); HIV /AIDS medicines such as ritonavir (such as Norvir), indinavir (such as Crixivan), saquinavir (such as Fortovase, Invirase), nelfinavir (such as Viracept); cyclosporine (such as Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral); antidepressants such as fluvoxamine (such as Luvox), citalopram (such as Celexa), paroxetine (such as Paxil), escitalopram (such as Lexapro), sertraline (such as Zoloft), fluoxetine (such as Sarafem, Prozac); metronidazole (such as Flagyl, Protostat).

Avoid alcohol.

Keep Flomax away from children and don't give it to other people for using.

Do not stop taking Flomax suddenly.

Q: What is Flomax?

A: Flomax is a perfect remedy in struggle against symptoms of HPB. Its target is to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate. This remedy is acting by relaxing the blood vessels and muscles of bladder and prostate making urination easier. It is adrenergic blocker.

Q: What are Flomax side effects?

A: Flomax has its common side effects such as: lightheadedness, feeling drowsy, weakness, insomnia, pain of face, unusual ejaculation, back pain, problems with sexual life, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, diarrhea, symptoms of infection, problems with vision. But in case of rejection of Flomax ingredients you can experience more serious side effects: symptoms of allergy reaction (hives, difficulties with breathing, rash, swelling, closing), severe lightheadedness, pruritus, problems with erection. Possibility of side effects appearing depends on health status and, of course, on your right following Flomax prescriptions.

Q: What are generic and brand names of Flomax?

A: Generic name of Flomax is Tamsulosin. Brand name of Flomax is Flomax.

Q: Is it possible to drink alcohol?

A: No, it is forbidden to drink alcohol.