loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
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The results of the MSF-4 questionnaire also revealed that ejaculation disorders were the most frequently reported side effect of tamsulosin therapy What to ask your doctor Introduction If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, you may be interested in learning more about tamsulosin
difficulty ejaculating
Tamsulosin comes only as a capsule you But alpha blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), and silodosin (Rapaflo) can improve the symptoms of BPH with a lower risk of sexual side effects
By blocking these receptors, the medication works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate and bladder, which relieves symptoms of BPH by making it easier to urinate
PMID: 24175045 Effects of Low-Dose Tamsulosin on Sexual Function in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sin Wook Kim, Wan Cheol Lee, Ma Tae Kim, Kyungtae Ko, Won Ki Lee, Choong-Hyun Lee, 1 Je Jong Kim, 2 and Dae Yul Yang Abnormal ejaculation is an important side effect of tamsulosin, but it resulted in few discontinuations during treatment
Check with your A less common side effect is impotence or being unable to get or stay erect
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
The prostate gland is located below the bladder
1% to 3
Tamsulosin may cause serious side effects
8 mg/day caused markedly reduced ejaculate volume in 90% of patients and anejaculation in 35% of patients
Tamsulosin hydrochloride 400 microgram capsules can be sold to the public for the treatment of functional symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men aged 45-75 years to be taken for up to 6 weeks before clinical assessment by a doctor
Objective: To study the effect selective of α-blocker (tamsulosin HCl) on erectile function in married male patients who are suspected to have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Tamsulosin (Oral Route) Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex
Flomax is an alpha-blocker and Cialis is a The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body
Side effects from Flomax are usually mild
A new observational study supports a link between long-term dutasteride treatment and sexual side effects, including worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) and reduced testosterone Your doctor may start you on a smaller dose of the ED drug if you already take an alpha blocker or may recommend the alpha blocker tamsulosin (Flomax), which affects blood pressure less
Then the researchers tested 17 healthy men
Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors are a class of medications that treat erectile dysfunction (ED), You should also contact them if you're experiencing any worrisome side effects while taking tamsulosin
Nasal congestion
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
difficulty swallowing
Also, some studies suggest that seniors may have an increased risk of dementia
Erectile dysfunction medications
All these nasal symptoms are linked to tamsulosin (Flomax Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: cold sweats
rapid weight gain
The FDA warns about dizziness, especially upon standing, as well as vertigo
It blocks 5-alpa reductase, a protein that breaks down testosterone to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
27%) have erectile dysfunction
An estimated 70% of men who have side effects from high blood pressure medicine stop taking it
This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease symptoms
Less common
The classic Flomax uses include restarting normal urine flow so that
Symptoms of this side effect include: dizziness or lightheadedness weakness blurred vision fainting leg buckling dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position fainting feeling of constant movement of self or
Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, runny/stuffy nose, or ejaculation problems may occur
Tamsulosin (Flomax) may cause side effects like dizziness, especially in the elderly
It may not always be deemed important by patients
This isn’t a common side effect of the surgery, but it does occur in 5 to 10 percent of men
Avoid driving for a little bit
Tamsulosin (Flomax) is a medication commonly used to help alleviate urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in older men
pain or pressure in the face
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
Purpose
Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin
An allergic reaction with rash, hives, itching, fever, trouble breathing, or swelling of your throat
1% to 3
The side effects of tamsulosin that were reported included erectile dysfunction, retrograde ejaculation
A survey conducted in 2003 found that among 1,275 prescribers, including urologists and primary care physicians, AB monotherapy was the most common treatment regimen employed for BPH ()
Males with an International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥8 were enrolled in this study
For others, sexual side effects continue to be a problem
It should be administered approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day
heartburn
Flomax and Cialis belong to different drug classes
These include: problems with ejaculation and libido
It blocks 5-alpa reductase, a protein that breaks down testosterone to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT)