Silodosin and Runny Nose: What Users Say

• Mik...
• May 25, 2010

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "66 years old with moderate urinary difficulty, up a couple of times a night. Tried Flomax for a few months, but did not like the stuffy nose, light-headedness, sore muscles, and crazy dreams. Now taking Rapaflo, with only slight stuffiness. Seems to work consistently well. It does cause complete anejaculation (no ejaculation), slight to somewhat diminished climax remains, which feels a little strange but okay. Overall, Rapaflo works well and the pluses outweigh the minuses - much better for me than Flomax."

• Cym...
• February 2, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have a prostate infection with an enlarged prostate and urinary issues. I was given Flomax (30 days) initially with antibiotics, but the Flomax made me dizzy and had a bad stuffed-up nose. I was then given Rapaflo to help treat the benign prostate hyperplasia and felt only a slight stuffy nose and, of course, the most common side effect, no ejaculation. These side effects are common. This medication is important in treating BPH and infections. I now have no discomfort and urinate freely. I still have two weeks to go. I won't stop taking it until the 30 days are up per doctor's orders. For those people who are worried about the no ejaculation side effect, I have to say stick through and win the war. It will come back. Skipping or less sex for a month is worth it to get back to normal."

• 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."

• 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."

• Swi...
• October 8, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I am 66 and have been getting up 6-7 times a night to urinate. Previously, I tried Flomax, but this made me dizzy. My urologist suggested Rapaflo, which I have been taking for 5 days. I now go 3-4 times per night. No side effects, but I noticed I feel a bit lethargic and my nose is runny. I have been using only 4 mg size and may ask to try the 8 mg as I am a big guy (6'3", 205 lbs)."

• Joe...
• March 11, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "56 years old with BPH, used to go at night only once, weak stream and frequent trips during the day. Took Rapaflo for 5-6 months. It helped with flow and I almost never get up during the night, but the side effects started about a month ago: little or no ejaculate, soft erections, and decreased orgasm sensations by 40%, stuffy nose. I will not continue taking the medication, side effects are worse than the problem."

• rpg...
• July 29, 2010

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Started Rapaflo three days ago. Stream improved after the first day. Retrograde ejaculation today. Some stuffy nose and some bloating stomach pain in the evening. Debating whether to continue. Generally don't like medicines and do not take anything else. Would like to have Benign Prostate Hyperplasia corrected surgically but am afraid. Will give the medicine a little longer before deciding the next course of action."

• Ral...
• August 14, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I'm just starting my 3rd week. Here's what I've experienced: - less frequent trips to the bathroom at night. 1 or 2 vs. 4 normal (but if I drink coffee after dinner, I revert back to 4 ... same with beer) - no ejaculate ... while somewhat disconcerting, all still feels the same during intercourse. I close my eyes during MB and don't worry about it - more consistent stream - stuffy nose - Dr. gave me a coupon, so I only pay $15/month. You can also download the same at the Rapaflo website (may not work if you're on Medicare). I go back to the Dr. next week to see if blood is still in urine, I hope not!"

• 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."