Comparing Flomax vs Proscar
| Flomax (tamsulosin) | Proscar (finasteride) |
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| Flomax (tamsulosin) | Proscar (finasteride) |
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Prescription only
Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position. Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Flomax may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Proscar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Flomax (tamsulosin) | More about Proscar (finasteride) | ||||||||||||||||
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Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Proscar has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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19 hours |
7.9 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Proscar:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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April 15, 1997 |
June 19, 1992 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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