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Tamsulosin for Urinary Tract Stones User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Flomax

Tamsulosin has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 159 reviews for the off-label treatment of Urinary Tract Stones. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tamsulosin

  • Krystal...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 31, 2013

"I have had kidney stones for 2 years now off and on. I was prescribed Flomax for the first round. I passed the stone. This round the medicine has made me 'faint' have very low blood pressure and just feel like I have the flu. I am 25 year old Female."

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  • Donna
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 17, 2021

"@Nicole. I have taken this medication in the past to help pass kidney stones and none of them actually passed. I had to have lithotripsy / and procedures just to get them to go were needed. I was given this drug again yesterday took my 2nd dose today never had issues before but I am experiencing all that you mentioned. I don't think I will take another, pounding headache severe facial sinus pain and my teeth are hurting. It is worse than any sinus infection I've ever had. I am already scheduled for the procedure so I'm going to wait it out and hope the stone doesn't start moving. Not taking another generic Flomax!"

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  • Mrina...
  • May 27, 2015

"Excellent! Just passed a 5 x 6 mm stone after 4 days of taking this medicine. I didn't believe it will work but I am amazed. I would definitely recommend it even though it does have some side effects such as drowsiness etc."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 6, 2019

"67 year old woman with 4 mm kidney stone. Went to ER, where they gave me first dose of Tamsulosin. Took it five times, and kidney stone passed shortly before I was to take it tonight for the sixth time. Slight postural hypotension, which started after first day, and moderately stuffy nose which started after two doses. I found it helpful, and those side effects minor."

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  • Diana
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 26, 2022

"I had a 5 mm kidney stone in left ureter, which was obstructing urine flow. Diagnosed with CT scan in the ER. Very painful experience. ER doctor gave me Flomax for 5 days, which did not help me pass the stone. I started drinking 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar in fruit juice 2x per day for 1 week. Finally passed the stone and pain subsided on day 12. For me the vinegar and increased fluids worked. I am a retired RN."

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  • NotWo...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 29, 2017

"I took the drug for two days and ended up with heart palpitations, racing heart, dizziness, and passing out for 8-9 days after stopping the medication. I was not able to drive for 5-6 days after stopping the medication due to the dizziness and being on the verge of passing out. After that time, I was able to drive to work but had to pull over to the side of the road when I felt my head spinning. I went to the emergency room on day two and was put on a heart monitor. Even laying down resting, my heart was pounding through my chest; nothing could calm it down except for time. Time for my body to purge the poison."

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  • thskohb
  • February 19, 2016

"Female aged 59 in Europe. Kidney stone (5mm) moved to ureter (just outside bladder) 6 weeks ago. Been on tamsulosine (Flomax in US) for 5 weeks. Stone not moved. Ureteroscopy scheduled for next week. Horrible side effects (fatigue, dizzy, stuffy nose, headache/sinus pain, minor nose bleeds, minor breathlessness) but continue to use in hope it might move before surgery."

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  • ViksH
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 22, 2019

"I had pain on lower left abdominal in form of waves. It started in morning and kept on coming in every one hour. Had to go to ER and they said "I have stone in ureter of about 3 mm" and they prescribed flomax with some pain killers. After coming home I was still having the waves of pain in every one hour decided to go back to ER but friends suggested to take flomax and try to sleep. I took it after having some food and then slept. After 3-4 hours the stone passed and could see it."

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  • Bkano
  • July 25, 2019

"woke up saturday morning at 5am with a horrid pain, I was puking, shaking and screaming in agony, went to the ER and they gave me 2 shots of morphine which helped and then gas as I wasn't coping with the drugs they were giving me. I got a CT scan and found a 3mm stone, worst pain I have ever felt in my life, barely get any sleep, can hardly eat anything. I have not passed it yet but have been to hospital twice, this medication does help me relax and pee a lot easier, it has been 6 days, I have had lots of lime and water, the doctors prescribed me endone as well as normal pain relief. I don't feel this stone moving, I am bed ridden, extremely dizzy.. I am a 24 year old female. I am so envious some passed the stone in a few days or hours. My heart rate does keep fluctuating, I don't get why the stone isn't moving. the drug does help relax all spasms but yes it makes you dizzy, it really just depends on who you are and how your body deals with it, apparently mine just sucks."

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

"I was diagnosed with Kidney Stones, not told the size of them but Tamulosin helped me pass the stones in like less then a week or so + drinking lots of water & Apple cider vinegar/lemon juice helped too..there was a LOT of nasty side effects such as - Heart Palpitations that don't stop..even well resting, muscle weakness, severe dizziness, weakness, memory problems, chest pains, flank pain, lower back pain..the list goes on. I am not taking anymore because of the side effects. I'm just happy it helped with the stones. I am also a 21 year old female."

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  • Shavi
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 19, 2017

"Thanks to all for sharing experiences. 20days back I was diagnosed with kidney stone. This will be my second case in the last 3 years. Initially they opted for an ultrasound to check the size, but couldn't find it. A CT scan last week revealed a "5mm nonobstructing caculus" in the right ureter. The pain wasn't much but seeing blood a few days later while under medication got me worried. I have been given Tamasulosin 0.4mg today. Will start taking it by night, as the doc said it may cause a slight drop in blood pressure so make sure you're in a controlled and safe place. Hope it the stone pops out early. I'm not a fan of drugs of any sorts. Male, 28.."

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  • Suzyi...
  • June 5, 2017

"I was diagnosed with kidney stones (four in left kidney; 3 in right kidney). All are approximately 4 mm. One was ready to go down the ureter and was causing me pain and uncomfortable feeling (like a UTI) for 10 days. Plus months of mid-back pain. I took one dose of Tamsulosin and passed the stone the next morning without any pain at all! I was so shocked! I thought at first that the stone was part of a granola bar that I had eaten a few hours earlier. But it was hard, so I had lab test it (Calcium Oxalate). I still have six more stones to pass. I won't take the Tamsulosin until I have the pain again. I felt a little off for a few days after taking the one dose. But absolutely worth it!"

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  • MAP
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 10, 2020

"I just had a lithotripsy procedure to break up an 8mm stone and four 3mm stones. I am a female and wasn't even aware of the stone but also have stage 3 kidney disease (unrelated) and they found the stones while doing CT scan. So, I had them blasted. They put me on the Flomax (which I thought was only for men) and it has aided tremendously in the passing of a ton of fragments from 20mm of kidney stones (all total). Yeah--I'm glad I had it done because having those "stuck" wouldn't be fun. I would recommend the FLowmax...for sure."

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  • Bongos
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 31, 2023

"So far, very good. Good flow. Feel like a normal man now. Interesting to me is the side effect. I have suffered with neck and shoulder pain all my life, 2-3 times a week. None since taking this medication. Not sure why. Anyway, enjoying this newfound freedom."

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  • ftcde...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 1, 2023

"I am a 74-year-old male who has had four episodes of passing stones, about 8 years apart. 15 months ago, I passed a 9mm and 5mm stone at the same time without any indication or pain. I followed up with a CT scan to determine if I had any other stones and found that a large stone over 10mm was at the top of my ureter. My urologist suggested lithotripsy. Three close friends had recently undergone the procedure and had the stones removed. All three developed sepsis, and two of them almost died. I told my urologist that I would rather wait and see if the stone would eventually work its way down the ureter than risk the procedure. I took Tamsulosin for a month and drank a lot of water, but nothing happened for 6 months. Last week, I experienced raging pain in my right kidney. I took one Tamsulosin and endured 10 hours of excruciating pain and eventually passed the 10mm stone."

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  • Anomy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2023

"I was diagnosed via CT scan with a 6mm kidney stone at the distal left ureter. Although I did not experience pain associated with a kidney stone, I had some infections. The doctor suggested I go through surgery to remove the stone, which was scheduled for one week out. I consulted Dr. Google and asked my doctor if I could try Tamsulosin while waiting. The doctor agreed and immediately provided the prescription. I took one Tamsulosin during the day and drank a gallon of water per day for 3 days. I didn't have any side effects from the medication. On the morning of the 4th day (before taking the 4th pill) - the stone just 'came out'. Yay! No need for surgery!"

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  • Being...
  • October 20, 2017

"I wasn't sure how to rate this drug, since there were pros and cons. I took it just one night because the next morning, for hours, I was greatly dizzy, weak, shaky, and my heart was pounding rapidly, even when resting. My flank pain was much better that day, though. However, I will not be taking it again because of the side effects."

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  • hopef...
  • January 5, 2017

"Hi Im a 53 year old female, have a kidney stone left side, never had one before! Was in terrible pain 2 nights in a row, vomiting and sweats also, went to doctors, had ultra sound and xray. Stone has left kidney is in top part its 5.3mm. Doctor has prescribed Tamsulosin Sandor. Just about to start it now. Feeling scared... have read some comments on here and feel a little at ease. My stone seems quite big and im terrified of THAT pain again."

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  • Jen
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 5, 2019

"I have an enormous amount of urinary stones and this the the only thing that helps me get through it. I have nausea meds that dissolve under my tongue immediately, don’t like pain meds. My first bout with kidney stones was 19 years ago while I was in labor with my youngest son. You want to talk about pain???? They gave me three epidurals, which never worked. As soon as they gave me Tamulosin, my bladder stopped contracting and I felt much better."

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  • Puggles
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 6, 2021

"One pill caused almost immediate anaphylaxis, extremely rapid painful heart/chest palpitations, stuffy nose, sore throat, congestion, dental pain, blurred vision, blisters on my tongue, one month later my gums are inflamed, still have dental pain, yeast infection, urinary tract infection, this was prescribed to me for kidney stones, low dose female, I've been to the Quick care twice now should have gone to emergency room with my heart, this has been a difficult experience"

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  • Fair...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 9, 2021

"I am a 50 Year old Male. I take blood pressure medication that keeps around 120/78. I took one capsule of tamsulosin for kidney stones and my blood pressure dropped overnight to 66/46 needless to say an ambulance was called and I didn't think I was going to make it. If you take blood pressure medication or have low blood pressure naturally I highly do not recommend taking this."

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  • Peach
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 27, 2022

"I not only don’t find this effective in reducing stones, I found out today it contains several dyes that are banned in other countries. Why must a pill need to use a bunch of dyes and artificial substances for appearance?"

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  • Pdybr...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 7, 2017

"been taking this med for over one year now originally my doctor prescribed it for Kidney stones which now helps with my prostrate and bladder issues allowing me to have a normal urine flow. Also at one time noticed within a day or two of not taking the med began having a urine flow issue with a noticeable shrinkage in the penis while attempting to urinate. Once back on the medication all issues seem to return back to normal. I take the med in the mornings with all my other medications and supplements and do not experience any side effects by doing that."

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  • Taj
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 4, 2018

"I was prescribed this medicine yesterday. I have 4 to 5 mm renal calculi in both kidney. I took my first dose at 9 PM at night and slept around 11 PM. I felt urge to go to the washroom at 4.30 AM. In washroom I fell down, got up and again fell down. As if I did not have control on my body. I sat for some time and as I stood up fell for the third time. With some difficulty I reached my bed .Not taking it any more . Going to ask to prescribe me something else ."

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  • Splin...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 16, 2017

"Flo max is a complete game changer in terms of handling a kidney stone at home and opting out of the emergency room visit ! Once the Flo max starts working, you likely have ended your medical emergency just that fast ( 5 minutes or less ) ! Flo max allows the urine to get past the stone which means your crisis has been defused so why does the Hospital run additional tests when technically you don't even belong in the emergency room once Flo max is doing its job ?"

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