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Flomax

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

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4.3  Effectiveness
4.9  Side Effects
4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 Flomax side effects and 2 Flomax benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Flomax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 5% 85% 10% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 13.6% 9.1% 59.1% 13.6% 4.5%
Blood Pressure 0% 5% 90% 5% 0%
Breathing 0% 10% 90% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 9.5% 81% 9.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 19% 76.2% 4.8% 0%
Digestion 0% 5% 85% 10% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 14.3% 76.2% 9.5% 0%
Energy 4.8% 9.5% 57.1% 28.6% 0%
Eyesight 4.5% 22.7% 63.6% 9.1% 0%
Memory 4.8% 14.3% 71.4% 9.5% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 14.3% 81% 4.8% 0%
Pain 0% 5% 85% 10% 0%
Patience 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Sexual Health 4.8% 19% 66.7% 0% 9.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 5% 95% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 28.6% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
Stress Level 0% 19% 61.9% 19% 0%
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Commonly Reported Flomax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8%
Change in Weight 76.2% 9.5% 14.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 59.1% 18.2% 13.6% 4.5% 4.5%
Drowsiness 61.9% 14.3% 19% 4.8% 0%
Energy Loss 50% 33.3% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Fatigue 38.1% 23.8% 23.8% 14.3% 0%
Gas 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Headache 70% 15% 15% 0% 0%
Insomnia 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 37.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Muscle Cramping 62.5% 12.5% 25% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 83.3% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 59.1% 18.2% 9.1% 13.6% 0%
Sore Throat 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Flomax Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Congestion 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 85% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Reduced Libido 50% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
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Episodes since taking Flomax
Since taking Flomax Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 2%
Fall 4.1%
Hospitalization 4.1%
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07 Mar 2012 the effectiveness has decreaced
   —Posted by roger
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20 Sep 2011 I have been using Flomax for two years. At first took every day. After the first couple of days, I noticed I was better able to empty my bladder, allowing for fewer trips to the toilet. Also, in the first two days, I experienced the side effect of very strong erections, both when waking up and with normal sexual stimulation. Felt like I'd taken Viagra. This was great, even with the related reduction of ejaculate volume. Then the frequency and strength of erections subsided. to less than before I started taking Flomax. After 1 1/2 years, I began taking the Flomax every other day. Soon, I noticed the same improved erection situation - usually within about 4-8 hours of taking the Flomax (I take it at bedtime). So what a nice side effect. As for my urination, I do notice when it's been almost two days since my last Flomax tablet, because my flow is decreased. The volume and viscosity of my ejaculations have not returned, but the feeling of orgasm is just fine. No other side effects. I'd say Flomax works for increasing urinary flow, I use the generic, which is much cheaper.
   —Posted by Weak Pee-er
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04 Aug 2011 I've been using Flomax now for a week. The pain has reduce but the frequeny and urgency for urinating has not reduced. Maybe its to early to tell. Side effects include dizziness (manageble), low sex drive & abnormal ejaculation.
   —Posted by Sayed
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29 Nov 2010 i have been using flomax for twenty days,there was a very good difference to urine flow at night for the first week,after that it seems to have levelled of.maybe i have not been taking flomax long enough for a proper analysis.
   —Posted by james
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03 Jun 2010 Does not seem to be effective at all. Does not reduce frequency of urination.
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