What are the serious side effects of tamsulosin?
Serious side effects
- abnormal ejaculation.
- priapism (painful, long-lasting erection)
- flu-like symptoms.
- blurred vision.
- low blood pressure that causes you to feel lightheaded, faint, or dizzy when changing positions.
- allergic reaction, with trouble breathing, fever, swelling of your throat or tongue, rash, itching, or hives.
What does tamsulosin do to the body?
Tamsulosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate so you can pee more easily. When you first take tamsulosin, it may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If this happens it’s best to sit or lie down until your feel better.
Does tamsulosin shrink an enlarged prostate?
Tamsulosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease the symptoms. However, tamsulosin will not shrink the prostate.
How long should a man take tamsulosin?
The efficacy of 0.4 mg daily of tamsulosin in patients with LUTS due to BPH is sustained for up to 6 years. Tamsulosin demonstrated high tolerability and enduring safety throughout the study without development of tolerance.
What are the benefits of taking tamsulosin?
Tamsulosin, sold under the trade name Flomax among others, is a medication used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), chronic prostatitis, and to help with the passage of kidney stones. The evidence for benefit with a kidney stone is better when the stone is larger. It is taken by mouth.
What happens if you stop taking tamsulosin?
Stopping Flomax may cause the return of symptoms of BPH. These include urinary urgency and frequency, incomplete bladder emptying and a weak urine stream. These symptoms can cause a significant decrease in quality of life.
When to stop taking tamsulosin?
Stop using tamsulosin and call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.
How long should I take tamsulosin?
Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. It is used to relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate. Generally, treatment is continued for around 6 months to see if it will improve your symptoms.