Flomax for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Roy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

"After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 50, I began scratching my groin unconsciously. It was an itch I couldn't scratch. I was also dribbling urine a bit before I could make it to the restroom. My doctor prescribed a kidney/bladder ultrasound because I had high proteins in my urine. The ultrasound revealed a thickening of the bladder wall at the urethra. I was diagnosed with BPH, benign prostate hyperplasia. That sucker was huge. I was prescribed Flomax. From day one, it worked. Complete bladder emptying, no drips, and no more scratching. One major side effect: dry/retrograde ejaculation. When the wife and I get frisky, absolutely nothing comes out. It is backflowing into my bladder."

• Caz...
• July 31, 2016

"I was suffering for many weeks with pain, extreme urge to urinate, getting up 10-15 times a night. Urine volume was low, plus very weak stream. My doctor prescribed Flomax. Took the first one four hours before bedtime. Almost cried because all the symptoms disappeared. Finally a good night's sleep. Couldn't believe how fast it worked. After a couple of days, I was back to my normal self. Normal stream, no pain or urge to urinate. Thought it was a miracle drug. Then, after three days, the side effects started showing up. First a slightly sore back. Then overall general muscle weakness, dry ejaculation (reversed), soft erection, very weak orgasm at first, and finally no orgasm period. Stopped using this today. Day 5."

• The...
• July 22, 2013

"Only the brand Flomax works for me. After falling asleep on the seat a few times, I switched to Flomax brand and it made all the difference in the world. If I do wake up to pee, I pee. It's like having a 30-year-old prostate (not 65). But I can pee, whee!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2008

"A miracle drug. Thanks. I didn't realize how much it had changed my lifestyle. I was always looking for a bathroom. My wife and I stopped taking long drives in the country for fear I would have to suddenly go, and worst of all, I stopped going to sporting events because I was afraid I wouldn't make it home in time. Lastly, I was getting up four or five times a night to go to the bathroom. That is all over now, and we are enjoying our lives again."

• Bud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2015

"I am currently almost 65 years of age. For several years, I suffered off and on with symptoms of BPH (frequent urination, difficulty urinating, weak stream, etc.) day and night. Sometimes, I would wake up 8-10 times a night for bathroom visits. Not being a person who goes to doctors regularly, I tried about every OTC and home remedy I could find. Two months ago, I finally visited a doctor and described my condition. He prescribed Flomax, and I started noticing improvement within a few weeks of taking it. After about five weeks, I was sleeping 6-7 hours between bathroom visits. I have noticed no side effects other than slight occasional headaches, which may or may not be related to the use of Flomax. Thank you, Flomax!"

• Isl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2021

"I have mixed feelings about Flomax. The sexual side effects should by now be well known, and doctors and pharmacists should be discussing but sometimes fail to do so. Flomax is very seldom given to young men, commonly, it is given to those 50+. If you are sexually active, the side effects can be problematic. If you are not sexually active, the sexual side effects can be a good thing. I fall into the latter category, and a diminished libido, combined with a gentler ejaculation, is a good thing. But, after being on Flomax continually for about a week, the back and joint pain starts. Not good. The nasal congestion and headaches, also not good. I discussed with my doctor, she suggested that I try taking it every second day. So far, so good."

• Eur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

"AVOID THIS DRUG! After taking only ONE pill, I was sick as a dog and felt like I had the flu! Almost 24 hours later, feeling better, but not 100% yet. I don't doubt the drug's effectiveness for BPH, however, as far as I'm concerned, the particularly nasty side effects simply aren't worth any of its so-called benefits. I will be seeking alternative, more natural treatments for my minor BPH case. NEVER AGAIN Flomax!"

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2017

"I am 62 years old and have been on the generic Flomax for about two years now. I have noticed a big improvement in my ability to urinate, and I no longer have problems starting a stream. Also, it no longer takes a long time to fully empty my bladder (no more starting and stopping several times). My only problem is the sexual side effect of no ejaculation when I have an orgasm. It bothers me that this is not normal!"

• Ano...
• March 3, 2009

"Flomax has improved my urinary flow and comfort and reduced significantly the number of distressing dribbles at the end of urination. Unfortunately, Flomax also quickly reduced my sexual ability too, with softer, less frequent, and shorter lasting erections, and sometimes appears to cause premature ejaculations that never occurred before. Taking zinc along with multivitamins appears to help. I'm still getting up at night to urinate, but at least the flow is good. My wife isn't thrilled about this, but I must be able to pee to live, and I can still live without much sex."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

"53-year-old male. Started on Flomax .4 dosage for two weeks for my BPH symptoms of urgency, weak stream, failure to fully empty bladder. Seemed to relieve those symptoms initially for a few days up to a week; tapered off the second week, however still improved initial symptoms by twenty-five percent. No noticeable side effects other than decreased ejaculation amounts and delayed ejaculation. Bumped dosage up to .8 after four weeks. Side effects now include minor lower back pain and minor sinus allergies. Seems to be working slightly better than .4; going to continue for another week or two. Was hoping for better results; maybe after more time on the medication?"

• Ipe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2018

"While Flomax definitely helps with ease and volume of urination, the side effects are just too much. This is the second time I’ve tried it. The first time (about a year ago) I stopped for the horrible side effects and decided I would never take it again. This time I guess I forgot about those because I told my doctor I wanted to try it again. Within a day or two, I stopped getting up as much at night, I had a more powerful stream, and I didn’t feel the urgent sensation to pee as much. I also experience dizziness, nausea, headaches, toothaches, ejaculation problems, and for some reason, it makes me have a hard time breathing. I’m stopping it today for the second time. Hopefully, I’ll remember these side effects the next time I think I might want to take it."

• Jay...
• December 13, 2009

"Been on Flomax for BPH for 2 years now. It's improved my urinary volume and flow rate tremendously. Most nights, don't even get up at all. Better now that I take it at 10 pm with a small snack. While it has also caused me to have dry ejaculations (my other half has not complained about this), I can maintain erection and have multiple ejaculations."

• pee...
• August 7, 2011

"I have been taking Flomax for a month for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. I had been getting up to urinate 2 or 3 times a night, suffering from severe pain during urination. Since starting Flomax, I have found myself dizzy if getting up quickly, blurred vision, decreased sex drive with abnormal ejaculate. I have lower back pain. I feel weaker and tired all the time. On the upside, I can go all night with no need to get up to urinate, and the pain while urinating is 50 percent less."

• Hug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2018

"Has way too many side effects: dizziness, fatigue, myalgia, and it made me constipated. It really seems like our doctors don’t know anything. I’ve been using natural supplements and I actually have a quality of life that is bearable. Going to China to be cured. Alpha blockers are designed to make you stay on a life treatment with horrible symptoms. No thank you, I’ll stick with my own recipes that I came up with that help more than anything any doctor has given me. All the doctors think I’m crazy, but they’re just programmed that way and very textbook. Think outside the box, people, if your treatments don’t work, it is time to do more research."

• Anonymous
• August 7, 2009

"I have been using Flomax (0.4 mg 1/day) for approximately 2 weeks, with a great improvement after the 2nd pill. My problem with urination wasn't too bad to begin with - slow start, weak stream, start/stop, up 2-3 times per night -- just inconvenient. I have experienced side effects with Flomax: get very dizzy when first standing up within 3-4 hours after taking the pill (feels like I'm going to pass out), so I take it at night; noticeable muscle weakness, but not severe. Also, sex is affected, weak orgasm. I tried Saw Palmetto (2,000 mg/day)--seemed to help some, but not very much."

• mes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2018

"After 1 week of Flomax, urine flow was slightly affected. I have started experiencing dizziness, extreme fatigue, weakness, nausea, diarrhea, headache, chills, body aches, and flu-like symptoms. Goodbye Flomax."

• ssp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2015

"This helped with urination flow but was bad on sex life. After being on it for a short time, only 4 days. It has caused trouble with very little painful semen release, and problems staying erect during that time. The side effects outweigh the benefits."

• Upa...
• April 8, 2009

"I have been using Flomax for two years. It keeps me going but I still get up at least three times a night. Flow is not normal, light stream. My PSA is under 2.0 and always has been. I'm tired, sore, and not getting any better. I have not had sex for a long time. I'm going to try a new drug."

• pne...
• March 30, 2008

"My PSA went from 1.2 to 5.4, but after taking FLOMAX for over a month, my PSA is back down to 2.0. It definitely eased the difficulty in urination, and most nights, I don't have to get up. I have noticed my urine is very dark and strong-smelling first thing in the morning."

• TDa...
• September 9, 2019

"For a while, I’ve had to get up to pee 3 or more times a night. Recently, I noticed my stream weakening and an urge to go when there’s very little urine. I tried Saw Palmetto and a multi-vitamin, but they had little effect. I’ve cut back on caffeine and limit fluids in the evening. None of this seemed to make any difference. I finally went to the urologist, and he started me on Flomax. The first night, I noticed an improvement in my stream, and the urge to go when there’s no need was gone. The first two nights, I only got up twice, however, the next two, I was back to 4 times. The fifth day, I woke up with diarrhea and had severe stomach cramps all day that finally went away in the evening. I did take the pill that night and woke up the next day with flu-like symptoms that worsened throughout the day. This may be an effective medication, but the side effects are not worth it for me. I’m on to searching for something else."

• Tro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2016

"Just started taking Flomax (generic)... waiting to see what happens. On the web, most of the reviews are very negative and not encouraging. Why does this drug still get prescribed? With all of the negative reviews I have just read, it really amazes me this drug is used for BPH."

• Ste...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 3, 2018

"This medication helped with the symptoms from an enlarged prostate. After several years, my doctor had to increase the dosage to 0.08 mg, which again relieved the problems. I’ve been on it for over 10 years with very little side effects. It was well worth the relief."

• Lou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 16, 2019

"I used this for BPH. I took it for 9 months before quitting due to side effects. It helped some with getting up at night, but not worth it. My ejaculate almost disappeared before I realized it was happening. Also, my sexual desire decreased. Replaced Flomax with doxazosin, which was a little better, but not much. Stopped everything and had the Rezum procedure. Now I am back to normal. Meds with negative sexual side effects are not for me."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2016

"Upon starting on Flomax, urination flow was 100% improved. After 1 month, urine flow somewhat diminished but was still much better than without taking Flomax. I am trying to work through side effects, including a mild headache, lightheadedness, diminished libido/sexual desire, diminished volume in bowel movements, and gas. I am in my 3rd month of Flomax and am not sure the benefits will outweigh the many side effects I am experiencing."

• Ell...
• October 12, 2019

"I started taking tamsulosin in the middle of September 2019. After a few weeks, I started to develop a loss of appetite and debilitating weakness. I became nauseous and was unable to eat. This was not tiredness or drowsiness, but a profound weakness that prevented anything associated with normal activities. I stopped taking tamsulosin on Thursday, 10/10/19. I guess I will know better in a few days."