Rapaflo and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Ada...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have a problem with frequent urination, especially at night. I started taking Rapaflo with the following effects: 1- Urinary symptoms improved somewhat. 2- No orgasm. 3- No ejaculation. 4- Stuffy nose. 5- Muscle ache. So, I decided to address frequent urination and stopped taking Rapaflo."

• Wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was recommended to take Rapaflo due to a kidney stone my body was trying to pass. I took 1 pill and passed 2 stones in 2 days. That was wonderful! However, not being told about the dry ejaculation freaked me out completely. I thought it was broken for good now or that maybe another stone had lodged, preventing anything from coming out. Googled it and began to relax, but the other issue is my heart rate dropped so much I thought my heart was broken too and in a really bad way. My energy level crashed, and after a full night's rest, I had to lay down before heading out to work. The stuffy nose was irritating, to say the least. Loose stools, slight upset stomach, but not bad, and terrible leg cramps. It's been 2 days, still the same symptoms."

• MVF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I'm 65 and have had weak flow for years. It seems I've tried every drug available, but not much relief. The first dose of Rapaflo gave noticeable improvement within hours. I thought I had found the solution until the diarrhea started. I cut the dose to the 4 mg capsule once per day, and diarrhea was solved, but sexual problems set in. No ejaculation. Judging from this site, this is not a minor side effect, but almost a guarantee. After a few weeks, I began to have increasing difficulty reaching orgasm at all. My sex life is fading fast. Rated +10 for effectiveness and 0 for side effects."

• MVF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I'm 65 and have had weak flow for years. It seems I've tried every drug available, but not much relief. The first dose of Rapaflo gave noticeable improvement within hours. I thought I had found the solution until the diarrhea started. I cut the dose to the 4 mg capsule once per day, and diarrhea was solved, but sexual problems set in. No ejaculation. Judging from this site, this is not a minor side effect, but almost a guarantee. After a few weeks, I began to have increasing difficulty reaching orgasm at all. My sex life is fading fast. Rated +10 for effectiveness and 0 for side effects."

• And...
• March 24, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Been on 8mg of Rapaflo for five days. Diagnosed with moderate Benign Prostate Hyperplasia but a PSA score of 0.8. So we don't assume cancer. Rapaflo has worked well for me, increased flow, more complete emptying and a full night of sleep. Side effects were dry orgasm but no loss of sexual desire or capability and a stuffy nose/sinus-type headache easily managed with a routine OTC sinus medicine."

• Mau...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2012

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Tried Terazosin but failed due to lethargy. Next, tried Flomax but failed due to extreme constant headache. Next, Uroxatral which had fewer side effects aside from a bit of nasal congestion. Had some mild constant pelvic pain so Urologist suggested Rapaflo. Very low nasal or lethargy side effects, but this medicine gave me retrograde ejaculation and took away most sex drive. This medicine would be fine if I were older and not having sex. But I am 50 and my girlfriend is starting to wonder."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2014

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been on Rapaflo for 6 months. Results are mixed: some nights I'm up only once and others several times. Consuming liquids in the evening makes little difference. Sexually, the only change is no ejaculation, which is okay, I guess, but not great. The doctor recommends Avodart, but the side effects of that medicine are serious in my opinion: erectile dysfunction, swollen breasts, loss of sexual interest. Not going there."

• org...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2014

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have benign prostatic hyperplasia and tried Rapaflo for two weeks. For me, there were too many side effects to continue any longer. Here they are, starting with the most annoying: no orgasm-was completely unable to reach orgasm after the first dose; throat swelled up and had a hard time swallowing; nasal congestion; blurry vision; earache; jaw ache; increased inflammation."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I've had a weak stream for some time, but after a recent prostate biopsy, I had extra trouble voiding. Actually, I was just dribbling and couldn't even get up a good stream. In the mornings, I wasn't sure I would be able to urinate at all. After one day, I noticed I was getting a little bit better flow, but it immediately caused dry ejaculation. I took a second day and developed a headache, which carried into the third day. This morning, I was so tired and lethargic I lay in bed till noon. I decided at this point that I would get off it and see if my energy comes back. I believe I will have to opt for surgery and get this fixed."

• PEI...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "This drug will get your flow going fast - within hours I had relief. I had no side effects other than sexual. The primary sexual side effect is that it shuts off ejaculations for me. Thankfully, my doctor explained this fully. Orgasm is difficult to achieve, but when I get there, it is intense but dry. I have grown to like it as there is never a mess. Yes, orgasm is redefined, but if you can accept that and do not need to father a child, it can be great."

• Sen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I am a 70-year-old married man. I started on Rapaflo 2 months ago. It seems to have reduced my urination trips at night from about 4 to 1 or 2. I can still have an orgasm, but I have to focus harder, and the subsequent ejaculation is dry, something I have never experienced before. It does seem to be very expensive, at $142 for a 30-day supply."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2012

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Urinary symptoms improved somewhat after a few days. I experienced dry orgasm after the first dose, orgasm sensation slightly reduced. I stopped taking it for a week... ejaculation returned, but so did weakened flow and dribbling. I will start taking it again to get better flow. The lack of semen doesn't bother me all that much... we're not in the baby-making business anymore, anyway!"

• 1de...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "After many months, I lost my entire sex drive, had hair loss, very rapid heart beats, shortness of breath, all over muscle weakness, sick to my stomach, and rapid weight loss and loss of balance. I had to stop driving! I caution anyone about how the benefits outweigh the risks! I will never take this ever again!"

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2012

"Since beginning my twenty-one day trial, I have experienced stuffy nasal passages, ejaculate-free orgasms, decreased libido, and increased flow. This all in an eight-day period. I will likely look for another medicine because of the sexual side effects. I am a 56-year-old male, who is otherwise healthy, with the exception of occasional erectile dysfunction and a moderate case of COPD."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2012

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Yes, it helped my urinary flow, but the dry ejaculation and lower sex drive are a deal breaker for me! I'm going back to Flomax or using nothing. I really like sex!"

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2012

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Yes, it helped my urinary flow, but the dry ejaculation and lower sex drive are a deal breaker for me! I'm going back to Flomax or using nothing. I really like sex!"

• Gat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "The retrograde ejaculation (no semen) and decreased libido are not worth the benefits for sexually active men. If these side effects are of no concern, then try it, but I hated it."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2011

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Worked within first 3 to 4 hours. Dry ejaculation, stuffy nose feeling is better in my second week."