Untreated priapism can lead to permanent problems with having and maintaining an erection. Read more: Symptoms, treatment, and outlook for priapism ». An allergic reaction to Flomax can include rash, itching, hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your throat or tongue. Flomax can cause serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Symptoms of skin reactions can include raised welts, facial swelling, fever, and difficulty breathing.
This is a complication during surgery for cataracts or glaucoma. Although rare, this complication has been reported by people who have used Flomax and also had these surgeries. Tell your doctor or surgeon that you take Flomax if you need to have cataract or glaucoma surgery. However, research has indicated that Flomax is also an effective treatment for women who have trouble emptying their bladders. It can also help both men and women pass kidney stones. Therefore, some doctors also prescribe Flomax off-label for men and women as treatment for kidney stones and urination trouble.
However, women who have used this drug report similar side effects to those in men, with the exceptions of priapism and abnormal ejaculation.
Other drugs can be used to help relieve symptoms of BPH. Two such drugs are Uroxatral and Avodart. Uroxatral is the brand name for the drug alfuzosin. Like Flomax, this drug is also an alpha-adrenergic blocker. However, runny nose and abnormal ejaculation are not common with this drug.
It can cause dizziness, headaches, and tiredness. Serious side effects of Uroxatral include:. Avodart is the brand name for the drug dutasteride. It affects hormones like testosterone and actually shrinks your enlarged prostate.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Tamsulosin pronounced as tam soo' loe sin. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names Brand names of combination products.
Swallow tamsulosin capsules whole; do not split, chew, crush, or open them. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking tamsulosin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tamsulosin, sulfa medications, or any other medications.
Be sure to mention any of the following: other alpha blocker medications such as alfuzosin Uroxatral , doxazosin Cardura , prazosin Minipress , and terazosin Hytrin ; anticoagulants 'blood thinners' such as warfarin Coumadin ; cimetidine Tagamet ; and medications for erectile dysfunction ED such as sildenafil Viagra , tadalafil Cialis , or vardenafil Levitra ; Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects.
Women should not take tamsulosin, especially if they are pregnant or could become pregnant or are breast-feeding. If a pregnant woman takes tamsulosin, she should call her doctor. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur after you take this medicine, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. Because tamsulosin may cause some people to become dizzy or feel faint, make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.
This medicine may rarely cause a severe allergic reaction swelling of face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, and blistering of the skin. Check with your doctor immediately if this occurs. You should seek medical attention right away if you experience a prolonged erection while using this medicine. This is an extremely rare unwanted effect that must be treated right away to prevent permanent erectile damage impotence.
If you plan to have cataract or glaucoma surgery, tell your eye doctor ophthalmologist that you are taking this medicine or that you used this medicine in the past 9 months. A serious eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome IFIS has occurred in some patients who were taking this medicine or who had recently taken this medicine when they had cataract or glaucoma surgery. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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