Flomax User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• pai...
• January 25, 2020

For Urinary Tract Stones "Went to the ER with severe pain in the right side. Diagnosed with a 4mm stone and given Flomax and pain meds. I am a 57-year-old woman. Took Flomax for 5 days. Began to have very painful breasts and pain in my other kidney. Also shooting pain in my hips and legs. Almost as if I was having my period, even though that ended for me long ago. Would not take Flomax again. Has taken two weeks to start feeling normal again. I did pass the stone, but the side effects were too scary."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2015

For Urinary Tract Stones "This was my third kidney stone. The first two (3 mm) were very painful, and I used painkillers, no Flomax. The ER did a CAT scan and said this stone was 5 mm and located at the junction between the ureter and kidney, and was causing mild hydronephrosis. They gave me Flomax and pain meds. I do not like to take medicine, and since the pain was bearable at that point, I just took the Flomax, not the pain meds. I was skeptical since the FDA has only approved Flomax in men with prostate issues, but the doctor explained it helps the ureter stretch. I took it in the evenings after dinner and had no noticeable side effects. It took about two weeks, but the stone passed, and I never took a single pain pill - did drink tons of water, had a bit of cramping, that's all!"

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2018

For Urinary Tract Stones "After being diagnosed with a 6mm stone that was in the 'funnel' of my right kidney, I was given Flomax. I took it for 8 days before I was scheduled for lithotripsy. I felt nothing unusual ever, although my urine stopped having blood in it. When I went for the litho, they could not locate the stone. I had passed it and did not know it! It worked so well for me that I think everyone should ask about this if you have a kidney stone. It's a lot less traumatic than lithotripsy and a stent. I rated 9/10 because it did give me a headache."

• Sne...
• August 12, 2009

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I don't know if this medicine would have worked or not because after three days, I was so weak and dizzy from low blood pressure that I stopped taking it. Better to get up 1-2 times a night to pee than pass out from walking across the house. If you have low-to-normal blood pressure, watch out. Also tried doxazosin/Cardura before this with similar results."

• Tea...
• September 5, 2015

For Urinary Tract Stones "I was given a shot of Tamsulosin in the ER and a prescription for Flomax at 7:30 Friday night, and passed one stone (possibly a sliver of the original) Sunday night at 11:30, and another (3 mm) stone Monday at 3:30. The only pain meds I took were 600 mg of Ibuprofen (and a TON of water!), and from beginning to end, on a scale of 1-10, the pain never exceeded a 3 or a 4! Flomax and Tamsulosin are a miracle for kidney stones!"

• 6MM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2016

For Urinary Tract Stones "I was hit with severe pain on a Friday morning. Ended up in the emergency room with a 6mm kidney stone on my right side. I was given morphine and Toradol through IV. I didn't hurt as much Saturday. On Sunday, the pain came back, and I ended back in the ER. I ended up with an awful UTI with this kidney stone. This time, I was prescribed an antibiotic and Flomax. I filled it Monday and took one immediately. My stomach felt a little weird. A little bloating occurred. I drank a lot of water with lemon and Gatorade. I eased up on pain meds Tuesday, only took my Flomax. Wednesday morning, I took it early and went back to bed. I got up to pee, and there it was at the bottom of the toilet. Didn't hurt or feel it at all."

• KKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2019

For Urinary Tract Stones "I was prescribed Flomax to help with expelling a kidney stone. Initially, it made me feel sluggish and like I was in a fog. After five days, more severe side effects started—throbbing headache, lack of appetite, chills, flu-like symptoms, difficulty sleeping, and severe diarrhea. The side effects of this medication were really terrible. Stopped it after five days due to awful side effects."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

For Urinary Tract Stones "I took one for the first time before bedtime, hoping for it to help pass a large stone. I got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and the room started spinning. I came back into my bedroom and either fell on the floor or fainted, resulting in a fractured toe and rib. Once I got up, I experienced chills throughout the night. I'm not taking them anymore - no wonder the FDA hasn't approved them for women."

• Don...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 22, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was prescribed Flomax several years ago and experienced only ejaculation problems. I'm 82 now, and several of the many side effects have surfaced. 1. Rapid heartbeat as high as 167. 2. Low blood pressure (causing fainting symptoms). It doesn't seem to have affected my libido, but the watery ejaculation is a nuisance. If you read the complete list of side effects, you'll undoubtedly find yourself in there somewhere. Then you can make an informed decision on what's best for you. Me? I'm stopping as of right now!"

• jim...
• May 13, 2009

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Been taking Flomax for about 4 years. Works great for me. Still go 4 or 5 times during the day, 0 to 2 at night. It's great to not have pain and difficulty when starting to pee. Thanks to those who took up the cause and found this medicine."

• Hgg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Within a week of beginning the medication, my energy plummeted. I also developed a tooth abscess, which I have come to find out is a possible side effect. As far as benefits, nothing is discernible. After walking down the flight of stairs in my gym, heading for the treadmill, I became so lightheaded and nauseous that I had to go and sit down, which is completely opposite of my normal conditioning."

• Mic...
• July 13, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ".4 mg! You’d figure nah that's nothing. But! After being on it for 4 months, I have never felt so crappy in my life. In March 22, I had COVID. Thought, “well must be having some long COVID stuff happening here.” So I started troubleshooting and talking to groups here in Canada, and I wasn't as “bad” as the others I spoke to. Then I started investigating. Coming here and reading the reviews, I realized that the symptoms started the same time I started Flomax. I stopped taking the med, and within 72 hours, ALL symptoms went away. ALL of them. My energy is back. I can breathe. I can maintain an erection and release an amount of semen that's in line with before. So I figured go natural and stay natural with supplements, and so far (for a mere 72 hours) has been an amazing difference!! Take a med to relieve ONE problem and get 9 or 10 other problems? Nope. Besides, if I need a little extra time to drain my bladder properly, the people waiting can do just that... wait!"

• Ric...
• September 25, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Wow! Took Flomax one time, and it greatly improved urine flow and got rid of urgency! The downside was a pounding headache and the complete elimination of ejaculate. It’s a shame... I had high hopes! Doctor recommended discontinuing use immediately, which I already had done. He recommended Saw Palmetto. We’ll see how that goes! Desperate for a solution!"

• Bob...
• November 1, 2008

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "About a week ago, my urologist started me on Flomax for urinary problems. I have muscular dystrophy and have to use my muscles maximally to do normal activities of daily living. Several days after starting Flomax I couldn't do many things I need to do every day. Flomax weakens ALL muscles, not just those near the prostate. DO NOT TAKE FLOMAX if you have muscular dystrophy."

• Qui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2018

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I had difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate. And I also had urinary retention. Flomax solved my problem, and I now have a very strong stream and am easily able to void. Very relieved. The only downside is retrograde ejaculation. No semen comes out at all. But I'm not in any relationship, and nor am I trying to get anyone pregnant, so it isn't an issue for me."

• cri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 21, 2018

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Took Flomax for 1 1/2 years for an enlarged prostate. On the positive side, it did help ease the flow of urine, though not significantly on the frequency. However, my blood pressure kept dropping and on my daily walks, I noticed I would often feel like I'm going to pass out or faint. This was happening 4 or 5 times per hour, so I asked my doctor if I could withdraw the medication to see if these attacks or syncope would go away. After 3 days, I noticed that the symptoms had gone. It's about 1 month now without an attack. So my personal diagnosis, for what it's worth, is that Flomax can reduce blood pressure enough to cause symptoms akin to syncope."

• nz_...
• September 19, 2011

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Taking a 0.4 mg capsule resulted in side effects that made me want to stop taking Flomax. I now open a capsule and pour out half of the contents, resulting in a 0.2 mg dose in the re-sealed capsule and another 0.2 mg dose that I put into a tiny piece of dough. I am 62 years old, had 2 types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer 7 years ago; I am taking Flomax to counter the feeling of urgency to urinate frequently (due to the bladder not fully emptying during urination). Flomax side effects include headaches, insomnia, and stuffy sinuses; however, I need to stay on Flomax longer (than 1 week) to make a definite conclusion. 7 years ago, I had no bad side effects but stopped due to the price of Flomax."

• Bea...
• January 17, 2020

For Urinary Tract Stones "I am a 56 yr old woman. Went to the ER with severe pain in my right side. Diagnosed with a 4mm stone and given Flomax. After taking it for 4 days, my stone had moved along. However, I had an aching pressure in my vagina area, much like having my period. I have been through menopause many years ago, so this was strange. I had to take a pain pill for it, pretty intense. The next morning, my breasts were sore. I stopped taking Flomax. Was not made aware it wasn't approved for women. This effect should be studied before prescribing. Hope it goes away after disuse."

• Air...
• August 8, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Started taking it 0.4, but first, retrograde ejaculation. Then, stuffed nose. Then, constipation. Then, flutter of heart. That was two weeks ago. It did change my counts to the bathroom from 6 to twice in one evening."

• Sto...
• November 23, 2019

For Urinary Tract Stones "I’m a female who creates about three dozen kidney stones a year. I usually have a lithotripsy procedure every year because they grow big. Every once in a while, a stone is small enough to make it out. When I have pain, I take Flomax until the stone is through. The worst side effect is leaking if I cough or sneeze, so I only stay on it for a short period of time. It’s a lifesaver!"

• gig...
• March 14, 2016

For Urinary Tract Stones "I had a kidney stone 2 millimeters for two weeks. I just found out about Flomax. I took one pill, and 5 hours later, the stone was out. I recommend this to everyone who has a kidney stone. That really works. Flomax really works."

• Lyn...
• December 6, 2015

For Urinary Tract Stones "I felt like someone hit me in the back one day, it throbbed and felt swollen. It bothered me for a few hours. Two weeks later, I couldn't pee, and it hurt so bad I went to the ER. They did a CT scan to find a 6 mm kidney stone in my ureter. They started me on Flomax. I followed up with my doctor, and two weeks later, I passed it with no pain except a little pain when I peed. I don't know if it was the Flomax or chanca piedra that I bought that did it, but it was painless, and I was so worried. Now I will take it to my doctor to be analyzed."

• Owl...
• March 10, 2018

For Urinary Tract Stones "Last week, I was diagnosed with my first kidney stone, 3 1/2 mm. My doctor prescribed me Toradol and Buscopan (worked great for pain for me). He also mentioned Flomax, and when I told him I had read about it online for helping kidney stones, he decided to let me give it a try. He told me it would drop my blood pressure, so to take it at bedtime. Honestly, at first, I was nervous taking it (because it's meant for men and I'm a woman), so I didn't take it right away. After 7 days of not seeing much luck passing the stone, I decided to try Flomax! The first day, I had a lot of sediment in my pee. (Side note: being female, I think once the stone got in my bladder, I felt like I had a UTI, like a pinching burning feeling at the end of my pee). Anyways, I was so impressed with all the pieces I was passing, I decided to try it again the next night. That night, I woke up and I'm sure I passed it because all my symptoms went away the next morning, and I felt great. Very impressed, would recommend!"

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

For Urinary Tract Stones "Had a 4 mm kidney stone and was told it is likely to take 3 - 4 weeks to pass. Offered a stent, which I refused. Started Flomax, and the stone passed 2 days later. Read one online case note about the use of Flomax, which suggested it was more effective for larger stones (6 - 7 mm) and only marginal benefit for smaller stones. I think the marginal benefit was because stones smaller in size are expected to pass on their own. However, it is my opinion that Flomax sped the passage of this smaller stone. It also worked to relieve the pain. For anyone suffering with kidney stones, trying Flomax is a must."

• Luv...
• July 23, 2017

For Urinary Tract Stones "I have hurt for the last 3 weeks really bad. I hurt so bad. I have taken 3 antibiotics the last 3 weeks. I finally decided it was enough and went to my urologist. I was in so much pain. I was in tears. It was nonstop pain. My urologist told me that I had a stone or stones. My urologist prescribed me a pain med and Flomax. I thought Flomax was just for men. I looked it up and found out that it is used for kidney stones. I have taken Flomax once a day since Thursday, and now I have no pain. I feel I passed the stone early this morning or it moved somewhere else. I am not hurting. I am so glad. I don't even know how to act, because I have been in so much pain for so long. I am set up for a CAT scan on Monday."