Flomax and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Flomax (tamsulosin).
Alcohol (Ethanol) Tamsulosin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using ethanol (alcohol) together with tamsulosin. Using ethanol (alcohol) with tamsulosin can lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position. This may be more likely to occur when you first start taking either of these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. You may develop flushing, warmth or redness under your skin or tingly feeling after alcohol intake (especially in you are of Asian descent) and should be advised to avoid alcohol or limit your intake. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Tamsulosin Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day to ensure steady absorption and blood levels of the drug.
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Flomax drug interactions
There are 311 drug interactions with Flomax (tamsulosin).
Flomax disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Flomax (tamsulosin) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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