Tamsulosin for Urinary Tract Stones User Reviews (Page 3)

• JTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2020

Tamsulosin "I noticed my urine was kind of a brownish color, but I felt normal. Then, if I drank any caffeine, my urine got very dark, and I could see some blood. So, I made an appointment to see my doctor. He took some urine and drew some blood. Results came back and said yes, I had blood in my urine, but my kidneys were functioning normally, so he was going to make an appointment for me to get a CT scan. But when I woke up the next day, my side was killing me. Went to the ER, did a CT scan, and said I had a 6 mm stone between my kidney and my bladder. So, he gave me some pain meds and Flomax, and the following morning, my stone was falling apart, as when I peed, they would look like little pieces of sand. Also, I noticed no dribbling when I'm done peeing. I'm 56 and have been on Flomax for 3 days. The only side effect I've noticed is some pain in the right side of my back when sitting too long. Other than that, it works great."

• Lel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2019

Tamsulosin "So I went in to the ER on a Sunday, got a CT scan done and found out I have a 6mm kidney stone. Worst pain ever, I must add. A few days later, on Wednesday, I go to my doctor's so he can refer me to a urologist, but he also prescribes Flomax. Once a day, after dinner for 2 weeks. I take it Friday night and Saturday night. Sunday (today) at 12:30 a.m. (it's 1:12 a.m. as we speak), I go pee and I feel something hard. I finish peeing and hear something fall to the ground, like a rock. I pick it up, and I'm sure it's the stone. This medication worked wonders!!!!! Just two times of taking it and it came out."

• Lot...
• December 15, 2009

Tamsulosin "I was not as lucky as other raters. I feel happy for them. I did not get a chance to see how effective it could be. I had a 'rare' side effect of greatly increased heart rate. A few hours after taking one tablet, my pulse rate increased nearly 100% above my normal rate of 55-60, along with an increased blood pressure to the point of being near stroke level. I now need to add it to my list of allergic reactions -- to date, only Indocin and Levaquin have affected me negatively. All three have affected either my nervous or vascular system."

• Oce...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2014

Tamsulosin "I had a jagged 3-4 mm stone in my right kidney for months. It wasn't causing much pain, but it was causing regular bleeding. I gave up on it passing on its own and finally went to the family doctor, expecting to hear that I would need a surgical procedure. But, the doctor put me on Flomax, and after just 10 days on this med, I passed the stone with very little pain! I regret waiting so long to get help with it. The only side effect I had was the sexual dysfunction described, but it was so minimal it wasn't bothersome enough for me to stop taking the medicine. And the side effect went away after stopping the medicine."

• Nee...
• December 29, 2015

Tamsulosin "I have frequent kidney stone attacks. On one trip to the ER, I was given a prescription for Flomax and decided to fill it. Next time I got an attack, I took one and was amazed that the stone passed within about an hour! Normally, I would have been in agony for hours before passing the stone. I make sure to carry Flomax with me now. Two days ago, I got another attack, took one Flomax, and the pain stopped and the stone passed shortly thereafter."

• Swe...
• March 7, 2016

Tamsulosin "Had severe pain in right side, went to ER. They gave me pain meds and did a CT scan, found a 3mm stone, sent me home feeling really good. I took an anti-nausea med, Flomax, and pain meds for pain. I took on a lot of water, felt pain from time to time as the stone traveled. On the 5th day, I had a good amount of discomfort in the groin area while in the shower. After, I had pain, peed a little, pushed hard with muscles in abdomen, nothing came down. Took more meds, got up, peed it out after a couple of hours. Flomax made me pee hard, but no bad side effects."

• pah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

"I woke up Tuesday night with excruciating pain in my right side of my back and abdomen, rushed to the ER, can't sleep whole night. They gave me tamsulosin to help with the kidney stones and a pain reliever to help me sleep, and 2 days later I passed out a 6mm stone (right now). Feel so happy!!"

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2015

Tamsulosin "After kidney stone surgery 3 weeks ago, I was given Flomax to rid myself of the smaller stones. After reading online the horror stories of this drug's side effects, which included a runny nose, blurred vision, and unable to achieve orgasm, I was very reluctant to use it. I'm happy to report in the limited time using Flomax, I've had no side effects. I mean none."

• Tlc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2015

Tamsulosin "I have cystine stones... huge and chronic and constant! Passed 9 small stones within 30 minutes after taking. And with very little pain in the urethra, but doesn't help much with the ureter pain. I will use this again, but not on a daily routine. Only when needed. Worry about side effects about a medicine meant for men."

• 3Ma...
• November 27, 2019

Tamsulosin "Flomax makes it easier to pass stones, makes it more tolerable, too. But how do you get the stone to start moving when it doesn't choose to do so on its own and is sitting there just waiting? My experience is based on passing two 4mm stones and a couple of smaller ones; it may not work with larger stones. In my experience, walking out in the cold air helps with moving the stone. Dress warmly to avoid catching a cold, but let the cold creep up into your body from the feet. Drink lots of water beforehand with some lemon juice in it, take your Flomax, and walk in the cold air. You can practically feel the movement and pain of the stone soon after. Just have your pain med handy and repeat this several times a day. I do not know if this really works or if it was just a coincidence in my case that I walked in cold weather several times before seeing my stone pass; a spurious correlation, perhaps. But if this is a real effect, it may have something to do with cold-induced diuresis."

• Dav...
• July 21, 2015

Tamsulosin "This was my first stone, so I really have nothing to compare my experience to. But leading up to my first dose of Flomax, I had strong 'discomfort' associated with my stone, and never the excruciating pain others have experienced. The stone was in my ureter already by the time I started Flomax, and I passed it painlessly after less than 2 weeks of taking the medication. It was a 5mm stone, which my doctor said I had a 50/50 chance of passing on my own. I'm not sure if it was the medication, or just luck that got this to pass so smoothly. But I'm giving this a positive review anyway."

• Bri...
• November 25, 2015

Tamsulosin "Wow, Flomax made my stone pass with one dose after 3 months of pain, worry, CAT scans, and the urologist thinking it was prostatitis. Wish they had given it to me in the ER in August! Stone was 8mm x 5mm and got stuck in three places on the way down. Thank you, Flomax!"

• MSK...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 20, 2017

Tamsulosin "I have Medullary Sponge Kidney Disease and pass around 100 stones each year. I recently used Flomax to help me pass 4 and 5 mm stones that were in my bladder for 2 and 1/2 weeks and causing horrific bladder spasms. There were many times that I screamed and cried as I urinated. I was on strong pain medicine, but it didn't touch the bladder pain at all. I began taking Flomax, and while the spasms didn't stop, the pain was more tolerable, and I passed my stones, 3 stones at once (2, 5, and 6 mm). I have trouble swallowing pills and capsules, and I wish Flomax came in a chewable or liquid. Otherwise, it works well with few side effects-only some mild dizziness. I take it as needed. My insurance refuses to cover it because I'm a woman."

• MJW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2015

Tamsulosin "I had the worst pain of my life and thought I was dying. I went to the ER and they found a 4mm stone on my left side. They prescribed Flomax and pain meds. I will say the stone was barely in my ureter when this ordeal all started. The Flomax is recommended for bedtime dosing because of the possible side effects of drowsiness, dizziness, oh, and I get a stuffy nose. The original stone passed in 3 days and I had no idea because there was no pain. I also had a second stone on the other side form and it passed on its own with no pain. I like Flomax, for me, the benefits outweigh the side effects!"

• Tru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2018

Tamsulosin "Three weeks ago, I had my first experience with kidney stones, and holy moly, excruciating at that. I’m no sook, I have an extremely high pain tolerance, broken bones, and no major painkillers needed. But kidney stones are a completely different ballgame, had me in tears. I’ve passed just over 30 stones ranging from 2mm to 5mm in the first two weeks. The last week, I have had dull, constant pain in my flank area, so I went to have another scan to hear that I have another five stones in my ureter ranging from 2mm to 5mm and have a 7mm stone in my kidney. I’m so over the pain and inconvenience it’s caused, just want it all gone ASAP, so I took my first Flomax last night, and I felt more pain than what I have in the last week. Not sure if I’m too keen on the Flomax yet, but it’s made me feel worse: nausea, stomach pain. Not sure if I wanna take it anymore."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2020

"I have just been prescribed tamsulosin for kidney stones. Multiple in both kidneys, mostly small ones, but the right side also has one of 6 mm. I am on my fourth day of taking one at night. So far, all I am experiencing is excruciating pain in my right side. Can anyone tell me if this is to be expected, please."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2018

Tamsulosin "I had a 7 mm kidney stone. I took Flomax for 3 weeks, and the ultrasound showed that it had stayed put, so the urologist scheduled me for surgery a few days later. When I got to the hospital, it had passed without my noticing. I have had a kidney stone before, and I know that it can be incredibly painful - much worse than childbirth from my personal experience. Therefore, I am very happy with Flomax. I am a woman, and Flomax is technically prostate medicine, so it was a bit of an ordeal to get my insurance to approve it, but well worth it."

• Map...
• January 12, 2017

Tamsulosin "Experienced sudden severe pain in the left abdomen and back a week ago. An ultrasound at the gastroenterologist (yeah, I went to one) singled out the culprit as a 5 mm stone in the left ureter close to VUJ. I consulted a urologist a day after, and he prescribed Tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg each day in the night after a meal. I used it for three days and got a CT KUB done since my pain wasn't coming down much. The CT KUB showed the stone intact at the same position (VUJ). The doctor suggested laser lithotripsy after two days. My pain stopped that night, and to check if the stone got into the bladder, I went to a nearby diagnostic center and got another ultrasound scan done, the 5 mm stone is gone!"

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2019

"I was put on tamsulosin after being diagnosed with kidney stones. It worked with getting rid of the kidney stones but left me with horrible side effects after stopping the pill, such as dizziness, muscle weakness, weakness, lightheadedness, chest pain, chest tightness, puffy red irritated eyes, side pain, lower back pain, insomnia, vertigo, abnormal heart rhythm, heart palpitations, sensation of spinning, fast pounding heart, difficult breathing, faintness, muscle and joint pain. I am a 21-year-old female. Yeah, trust me, I can barely walk right now out of fear of fainting. Use this medication with extreme caution!"

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2019

Tamsulosin "It helped me pass a stone, but the side effects were terrible. I passed out 2-3 times, each time going from a lying to standing position (postural hypotension). Suffered from extreme fatigue, muscle aches, and sexual side effects like failed ejaculation."

• Sto...
• February 19, 2017

Tamsulosin "I am a frequent flyer when it comes to bladder stones and kidney stones. I am a female. This last time I went in because it wasn't moving. A CAT scan revealed an 11 mm stone. They went in with a scope and laser to blast it, but as soon as they tried to open up my ureter with the balloon, they realized too late it was full of strictures and one split open. So they quickly inserted a J stent, left the stone there, and pulled out. Now I am 4 weeks out, waiting for my ureter to heal before my urologist decides what needs to be done. During this time, I have been on Flomax, and it has helped with the flow of my urine and helps the pain. I am hoping that somehow the large stone has broken up and 'left the building.' Lol, side effects minimal."

• Car...
• September 30, 2014

Tamsulosin "Have suffered with uric acid kidney stones for years, approximately every 4-5 months. Pain usually bad enough to go to the ER. Today I had an attack and decided to take some Flomax. The ER usually sends me home with a prescription but have never been given Flomax at the hospital. Amazingly, within an hour and a half, I passed the stone! This has never happened so quickly as it usually does not pass till the next day! Next time I have an attack (and unfortunately there will be a next time), I am reaching for Flomax right away. Still cannot believe this happened."

• Fog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2015

Tamsulosin "I was on this for 3 days. I am not sure if it helped the stone or not, but I felt completely out of it. I drove the first day to an appointment and was terrified, I felt worse than drinking a ton of alcohol. Luckily, I made it, but then I caught myself staggering around and not being able to focus or even form complete sentences at times. After two days, I stopped taking it. I have never felt this out of it on anything else. I am curious to know what actually occurred in my body to create all those side effects. I have a little pain from my kidney stone, but I have a clear head again. I had to skip work 2 days, it was bad, driving and decision-making was chaotic!"

• Sto...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2016

"Age 49. Urgent peeing and rectum pressure resulted in Doctor diagnosis of prostatitis and two weeks' worth of Cipro. Nine days in, all went to hell: back and side flank agony; intense urge to pee but not be able to void. WORST PAIN EVER. CT scan revealed less than 2mm stone. Long story short: sent home to drink lots of water, and given 4 days of painkillers and anti-inflammatories (Dilaudid and Voltaren suppository), which only eased the pain, and not always. Got tamsulosin from new M.D. 2 dosages later: 4 stones painlessly passed!!! (along with some dark urine and blood clots). Tamsulosin works, end of discussion. I will keep some with me for any future episode. I just wish emergency would have started me right away on it. Ask for it."

• DLS...
• October 17, 2015

Tamsulosin "Have one 4 mm stone hung up between the kidney and bladder and another 5 mm stone in the kidney. Have been on Flomax for a month, and while it has helped me to urinate more, the stone seems stuck. I am not happy with the side effects: stuffy nose, feeling dizzy, and just off, also seems to cause some water retention. Would love to have the positive results other users have had, but so far, no luck passing the stone."