Tamsulosin for Urinary Tract Stones User Reviews (Page 5)

• Bos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2017

Tamsulosin "It was the first kidney stone I had. Can't say it really helped. I was only supposed to take 2 weeks' worth. I was pretty sure I passed the stone, but the doctor wanted me to take the full dose. Halfway through the second week, I wet the bed. I stopped taking them then."

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

"I was diagnosed with kidney stones, not told the size of them, but tamsulosin helped me pass the stones in like less than a week or so, and drinking lots of water and apple cider vinegar/lemon juice helped too. There were a lot of nasty side effects such as heart palpitations that don't stop, even while 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."

• ths...
• February 19, 2016

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

• Vik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

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

• Suz...
• June 5, 2017

"I was diagnosed with kidney stones (four in the left kidney; three in the right kidney). All are approximately 4 mm. One was ready to go down the ureter and was causing me pain and an 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 it lab tested (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!"

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2021

"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 and took my 2nd dose today. I 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!"

• 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 a 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 Flomax...for sure."

• Shi...
• November 5, 2015

Tamsulosin "Has anyone had a stone 2 cm? Any information I find shows most people that have experienced kidney stones measure to be in the mm range. I was puzzled about that, called the doctor and she confirmed once again, found in left kidney a 2.1 centimeter stone. This is my first time with stones... wonder what some of you may have experienced with a stone of that size?"

• Pug...
• 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 the emergency room with my heart. This has been a difficult experience."

• Its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2017

Tamsulosin "I was prescribed this in the ER after a kidney stone. I passed it but still took the meds to prevent further pain. After 3 days on it, I won’t take any more. Horrible indigestion, which nothing helped. So bad I had to force dinner back up just so I could sleep. Also resulted in no ejaculate, which is a very minor side effect, but thought I would share. The indigestion and diarrhea made me commit to getting this medication out of my system as soon as possible."

• Bon...
• 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."

• Bka...
• July 25, 2019

"Woke up Saturday morning at 5 am with a horrid pain, I was puking, shaking, and screaming in agony. Went to the ER, and they gave me two 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 3 mm 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 the hospital twice. This medication does help me relax and pee a lot easier. It has been six 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 bedridden, 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."

• Sav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2022

"Stats: Female, 33 years old, 1st kidney stone, 7mm. Health anxiety. I had a 7mm stone for 2 months. Two ED visits. After my 2nd ED visit, the doctor prescribed me tamsulosin, pain relievers, and gave me a referral to see a urologist & CT scan in 2 weeks' time. The stone was sitting at the entrance to the bladder (just needed to get through the sphincter). As my partner works away two weeks at a time, I was too scared to move for fear of returning pain, so I laid on my side (opposite side of the stone) for pretty much the whole two weeks - I was feeling so low! I decided to wait for my partner to return to take tamsulosin and took it on Sunday evening he returned, had the CT scan the next day on Monday, and Wednesday was the urologist appointment. Lo and behold… the urologist said the stone was gone. I couldn’t believe it! Side effects minimal, some dizziness and foggy, but wasn’t bad at all! If you’re going through this, I know how hard it is & I truly hope this works for you."

• Bei...
• 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."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2017

"Thanks to all for sharing experiences. 20 days back, I was diagnosed with a 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 '5 mm non-obstructing calculus' 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 tamsulosin 0.4 mg 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 the stone pops out early. I'm not a fan of drugs of any sort. Male, 28."

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

"I am a 50-year-old male. I take blood pressure medication that keeps it 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."

• ftc...
• 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. Fifteen 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."

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

"Just used 1 dosage of Flomax (Tamsulosin) 0.4 mg for a kidney stone, drank a lot of water and lemon juice, and BOOM! No more pain or kidney stone. Flomax (Tamsulosin) really worked! I was in constant pain for 3 months before I took the pill. I took it around 8:00 am, and it worked around 2:00 pm, and the kidney stone came right out. Really awesome!"

• Son...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2019

"I was given tamsulosin after going to the urgent care with kidney stones. A CT I had the day prior showed a 5mm stone just at the junction of my bladder. The tamsulosin made me very dizzy and off balance, and I have congestion in my sinuses. After 3 days on it, I got a bad sore throat and trouble breathing, so the urologist said to stop. I'm hoping that big stone passed at urgent care, there's also a 2mm stone still in my kidney. Another CT tomorrow to see where everything is now."

• Pea...
• 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?"

• 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 kidneys. I took my first dose at 9 PM at night and slept around 11 PM. I felt the urge to go to the washroom at 4:30 AM. In the washroom, I fell down, got up, and again fell down. As if I did not have control of my body. I sat for some time, and as I stood up, I fell for the third time. With some difficulty, I reached my bed. Not taking it anymore. Going to ask to prescribe me something else."

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

"I have an enormous amount of urinary stones, and this is the only thing that helps me get through it. I have nausea meds that dissolve under my tongue immediately, I 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 tamsulosin, my bladder stopped contracting, and I felt much better."

• Eli...
• March 1, 2017

Tamsulosin "I had surgery during which I was put to sleep and had a 14 mm kidney stone removed from the bottom of one of my two left ureters (I was born with four ureters completely duplicated all the way down to the insertion of my bladder). I have swelling of both left ureters on my left side, and the massive 1.4 x 1.2 cm stone was stuck in a (non-congenital) ureterocele at the UVJ at the entrance to my bladder. The stone was broken up by laser, removed, and a stent placed in the ureter from the kidney to the UVJ. I was discharged from the hospital five hours after waking up from anesthesia, key in a prescription for tamsulosin HCL (Flomax) 0.4 mg (take 1 capsule daily (qty. 30), phenazopyridine 200 mg, take 1 tab 1 to 2 times daily (qty. 30), Cipro 500 mg twice a day (qty. 6)."

• Ano...
• 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2017

"I was given this medication along with an antibiotic to treat a UTI caused by a kidney stone. I experienced a lot of muscle weakness and fatigue and missed work because of it. I won't finish this medication. I also experienced some dizziness and what felt like heart palpitations. I only took it once."