Flomax

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Hello everyone. So, the time is here. The doc is prescribing me Flomax for BPH. I know I have made a topic about this same thing in the past. The doc said it would take a few months or so to totally take affect after starting the medication. Has there been any side affect from anyone taking this medication so I can be aware when taking the med. Thank you ahead of time for your answers.

 

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I started on this 3 months ago and had relief within the first week. No side effects thus far

 

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I took it for about 6 months before my prostate was removed. Only side effect I noticed was no ejaculate during orgasm.

 

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Would it be a good idea to double up on my diaper supply until I get used to the medication being that it relaxes the muscle? Have you had any issues with wetting more?

 

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I have been on the generic, tamsulosin, for many years now. I have no unusual side effects; however, you must be aware that you are now at risk if you have cataract surgery in the future!

Be sure to tell the surgeon that you have taken this - even if you stopped years ago. It causes a complication called "floppy iris". The surgeon can compensate if they know about your taking this medication and they have the skill to do it.

I had cataract surgery with no problems, but I made sure that I had a very experienced surgeon who knew how to handle the issue.

 

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Wow! Thank you for the important information for the future.

 

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Wow! Thank you for the important information for the future.

You are most welcome. Glad to be of help to you.

You may have already done this, but if not, I always Google every medicine that a doctor wants to prescribe for me.

This is one experience I had: I also have osteoporosis. The first thing my primary wanted me to take was Prolia. I told him I would research it and get back to him. Three months later, after talking to every doctor, nurse, and dentist that I frequent, and seeing an endocrenologist, and reading the horror stories on the Internet I said, "No" to any of the treatments on the market. The risks were too dangerous for me.

 

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Yes I have done the research online. Just taking another step to see who out here has had side affects while taking the med. I also should mention that I am taking a diuretic pill for leg edema which I am doing therapy for also. I figure with the diuretic and flomax that I would have to double up on my supplies for a while starting this med. The doc said I could have episodes of leaking more than usual.

 

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This reminded me that I've been taking Flowmax for years. I wonder if it might be involved in my urinary incontinence? Something to ask the Doc. The two could be working against each other!

 

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I have been taking Tamulosin [Flomax] for over five years with no adverse side-effects.

I have OAB and must be well hydrated as I also am bowel incontinent. I found that Flomax helped me to go but did not increase the number of daytime urgencies or accidents. Of course, I am diapered 24/7.

 

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So the people out here that are taking Flomax, has it helped while taking the medication?

 

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So far it's been a God send. No more accidents and no more retention

 

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I never had side effects. I was on it for a few months. Increased my flow, but didn't really affect my OAB.