FLOMAX

Who is Flomax for ?

Tamsulosin is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that blocks the alpha-receptors found in the smooth muscle of the prostate gland and part of the bladder. This action results in relaxation of these muscles, thus reducing the pressure in this specific area and decreasing the blockage related to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).

When should I be careful taking Flomax ?

Before taking tamsulosin,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin), cimetidine (Tagamet), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking tamsulosin, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tamsulosin.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Side Effects

Although side effects from tamsulosin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness
• sleepiness
• runny nose
• sexual dysfunction (difficulty ejaculating)