Rapaflo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Ooo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Prescribed by urologist with samples for trial. Found negligible benefit for the intended purpose (very weak urine flow), but severe interference with sexual fulfillment and inordinately high price. I quit after six weeks."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2012

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Rapaflo will only relieve your symptoms for a short time, and it relaxes smooth muscle. You have to take Avodart if you want to shrink the prostate and never have symptoms again. It takes time to work, so take both medicines. It's worth it. It helped me."

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2010

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Patient age 81. Have taken Flomax intermittently for two years. Urologist switched me to Rapaflo to improve urination and split stream. No significant improvement for flow or split stream. Within two weeks, all ejaculate stopped. Completely dry climax. Discontinuing Rapaflo, hoping ejaculation will return."

• Ski...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2018

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "After trying Flomax, Hytrin, and Myrbetriq, none of which worked, my doctor suggested Rapaflo. I've been taking it nightly for 10 days now, and I don't feel any relief for the BPH symptoms. The retrograde ejaculations are strange, but something I recall from Hytrin and Flomax. However, the intensity of orgasm is maybe 30% of normal. I'm also dog tired virtually all the time - dunno if that's the medication or something else. I've read here of taking it every other day; I'll give that a try and see if things improve. If they don't, I'm going off the drug."

• gar...
• April 26, 2011

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Benign Prostate Hyperplasia for about 5 years. Flomax worked but horrible side effects (muscle aches, dizzy, stomach pain, dreams), so switched to Rapaflo about 8 months ago, works very well on a small tab of 4 mg, but some side effects: dry sex, lack of interest (which at 65 isn't that bad), so I quit medicine for 3 weeks, but my flow is so slow I developed an infection, so then I started again for a month or so, but this time I am developing heart pain and stomach churning, gas, etc. with it, so don't know what's next."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2009

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have taken many medications for weak urine stream or frequency. Flomax did not help. I took Uroxatral, and it helped at first. My urologist switched me to Rapaflo, and after 2 weeks of Rapaflo, my stream is better, and frequency is less."

• I P...
• October 15, 2009

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was taking Flomax. Very soon after starting Rapaflo, I realized I could not ejaculate during sex. Also, after a couple of weeks, I had two successive instances of a very weakened stream when urinating soon after taking the Rapaflo pill, followed by nights of getting up several times to urinate. I went back to Flomax, and the symptoms went away. Ejaculation was weak after several days on Flomax, but will hopefully improve."

• KDa...
• July 23, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Fifty-nine-year-old. Have taken Rapaflo for several years. Diagnosed with BPH. I was warned about the lack of ejaculate. I was still able to orgasm. Then I developed problems with orgasm. My urologist said it was either low testosterone levels or psychological issues. He said the Rapaflo was not causing the problem. My prescription plan sent out a letter stating that the cost of Rapaflo would increase dramatically. I talked to my urologist, and he prescribed the generic Tamsulosin (brand named Flomax). I get a three-month supply at a time. I finished out my Rapaflo. Then I started taking the Tamsulosin. The return to orgasm and ejaculation was not immediate, but I and the woman in my life are very ecstatic with our sex life now."

• Ric...
• February 7, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have just read through most of the comments here and find them accurate about the side effects: no ejaculate while on it, but stopping the drug ends that problem after a little while. I had a procedure called Urolift, where my urologist (with local anesthesia) inserted 4 tiny devices that open up the urethra (like shoring up a tunnel) to create more flow. During the operation in his office and while awake, one of the little clips didn't attach fully, and when I urinated a few days later, it came out (OUCH). After that, no more pain from it traveling out, but lots of bloody urine for a few days. Bottom line: the procedure worked out well even with three of them implanted. It has been a year and just had a bladder infection cured with Cipro."

• bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Within 1 hour of the first dose, I, like many others on this thread, had no ejaculate. None. It was pretty disconcerting to say the least. As far as the BPH goes, it worked. I just can't justify taking something that ruins sex, no matter what the reason."

• Dea...
• September 19, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Having trouble emptying bladder, so doc gave Rapaflo samples. Increased flow within days, but still difficulty emptying completely. No ejaculate at all, but orgasm still there. Will stop Rapaflo regimen and try disposable caths for a while."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2010

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Rapaflo has given me a very nice stream and taken away the pressure. I don't mind not ejaculating, it's worth the flow. My frequency and urgency are not improved close to 3 months after starting. Get up at night less. Hoping to try it during the day instead of at night or increase dosage by 4 mg."

• cmb...
• February 14, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "52 hrs old, I started taking Flomax for BPH. It completely blocked my sinus. So I asked for something different. My urologist prescribed Rapaflo, but the blocked sinus was even worse, and it cost me 260.00 for 30 pills! Horrible medicine! Avoid at all costs."

• Kat...
• November 20, 2011

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Had very successful laser prostate surgery 3 years ago. Stream moderate but easy and consistent. Suddenly developed blood and clots in urine. Put on Rapaflo to be sure urination didn't stop and allow a large clot to become an obstruction. Next day, urination frequency increased dramatically, voiding only an ounce or two at a time. That night, up 8-10 times to pee only an ounce at a time. Took it again this morning but now I'm stopping it and see if regular and decent urination returns."

• Dou...
• September 28, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have BPH and wish to avoid TURP surgery. My urologist did ultrascans, CT scans, nuclear renal scans, etc. I have urine retention and that has led to one kidney having swelling. He ordered intermediate cathing. Have been doing that for 2 months now. My bladder is voiding to 0 and retention is capped at 300-350 cc. More scans indicate my kidneys are doing fine now. I started Rapaflo with Finasteride before cathing. It did not help void my bladder. So we moved to cathing. I have no urge to pee unless my bladder has over 400 cc. So Rapaflo/finasteride does not seem to be working. I do have retrograde ejaculation. Surely, Rapaflo is causing it. Urologist says keeping taking R+F as it might take time. Meanwhile int cathing is the plan."

• bay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2013

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Had symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, then a stone popped out. Had both Rapaflo and Flomax on hand, so I took the Flomax. Great within hours and for the first few weeks, then started with blood pressure issues. I also take Avapro as a preventative to blown kidneys from being diabetic, so they can both lower blood pressure, which it seems all of these medicines can do. Not sure if I have a full-blown case of BPH, or a moving stone, as it comes and goes on its own, and I never have night up and down issues. Mine is what seems like unable to fully empty a full bladder, and then, drip, drip, drip, drip. Flomax works within hours on me, but long-term has problems with the fast pulse. Thinking of trying Rapaflo instead of Flomax when it flares up."

• Wha...
• August 27, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "40 yrs old. Had testicular cancer at 30, left testi removed. About 2 years after I started having pain in between my scrotum and rectum. Was diagnosed with prostatitis, doc put me on Rapaflo. Said it could take up to 3 weeks for it to start to work. First thing I noticed within 24 hrs was retrograde ejaculation. Very concerning at first then I read into side effects. (Thanks doc for not giving any heads up). It took me about 3 days before my pain was lessened and about 2 weeks before it was almost gone. Now I can get away without taking it for 3-5 days before I start getting sore, but it's a catch-22 since the timing for me to have a normal ejaculation is about 3-4 days off the meds. 3-4 days of use is not enough time for it to work properly."

• tru...
• January 12, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "This stuff does improve "flow" rapidly and in that way it is good. It also shut down my ability to ejaculate and made it difficult to reach a dry orgasm. If you don't push it, you get this very weak dry orgasm that makes you think - why bother? Told my doctor about this [she had previously reviewed the common side effects]. She said try pushing it beyond the weak orgasm. So I tried hard and was rewarded with a very intense dry orgasm. More intense than a normal wet orgasm by far. I was just getting to like the sexual side effect when I had to go to my doctor for insomnia. She said, oh, that might be the Rapaflo. So, I'm off it now and sleeping great. I thyink Rapaflo might be a great short term medication but long term I need my sleep!"

• Fla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have been getting up 3-4 times every night and finally decided to try medication again. (previously tried Flomax which did nothing for me) Rapaflo, after 4 days gave me only a headache, diarrhea and at best a 20% flow increase. I still got up several times during the night, maybe one less time than previous. The side effects and miniscule benefit made it a no-brainer to stop taking this useless medication. A waste of $78."

• spa...
• June 25, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "In 2009 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 2 tumors. Underwent 42 treatments of radiation. My choice over surgery. Had 2 shots of Lu pron 6 months apart to kill the testosterone and help the radiation do the job. Cancer gone and PSA tests less than 1 ever since. Started taking Rapaflo 8mg every night and it helped me sleep at least 3 or 4 hours without having to get up to the bathroom so often. I think the radiation hurt my bladder and the result was frequent urination. Anyway to the point. The Rapaflo works but I cannot experience a normal ejaculation. But when I quit taking the Rapaflo for a week or more I can with ext ream pain, both from the penis and the area of the prostate. It is a burning sensation. Have tried twice."

• Rob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2018

"64 years old Went to the Doctor because I was getting up 4 times night to pee and at times didn't have a strong stream. Had no problem with my prostate blood test came back fine. Put me on rapaflo once a day. Slowly started having problems with my sleep. My primary started putting me on sleeping pills. Had a good sex life up to now then everything stopped. Couldn't perform anymore always soft. Took a pill for that still only half mast never could ejaculate. 3 years of that till I got help from a friend. Told me he went through the same problem I stopped all my pills but blood pressure. Back to life again Doctors like to push pills"

• Tom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 26, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "My problem started at 39, felt robbed as everything online talks about BPH starting as early as 40. Now I’m 51 and have a much better handle on my condition. First when diagnosed, I was given Flowmax. After about 6 months of playing with dose and waiting for it to work I found it didn’t change anything. After months of trying other medications I was finally given Rapaflo, immediate improvement. I’ve been on 4 and 8 mg, the 8 mg will actually last for 24 hours. I did experience the “reverse” ejaculation. I term it reverse since it actually occurs, it goes into my bladder. At first I wasn’t expecting this problem and was surprised when it happened. Today, I just schedule with the wife when we have sex. It takes 48 hours for ejaculation to return for me, so I stop taking Rapaflo on Thursday and can have sex by Saturday night or Sunday without side effects. I recently found out my prostate is normal size, my problem is my bladder neck. Only Rapaflo works."

• Min...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2023

"Ever since puberty I have suffered from premature ejaculation. Tried the usual suggested treatments of numbing gel, condom use, squeeze technique etc. Talked to my doctor - she put me on Paxil and later tried Zoloft. Side effects were not good and use was discontinued. But I was frustrated and so was my wife- a sexless marriage in our mid 30s is not good. So my doctor suggested trying silodosin 8 mg. It worked- well almost too well. Turned off my ability to ejaculate and muted my orgasm somewhat. But I was now able to satisfy my wife and I got used to the muted orgasm. Since my doctor explained things well, the lack of ejaculation did not bother me. Then my doctor suggested I try the 4 mg daily dose. Now I have powerful orgasms that are dry. Rapaflo is probably the best medication out there fie PE even though it is off label so far."

• san...
• June 24, 2011

"I am a 37 year old woman, and I was prescribed Rapaflo by my urologist because I have a kidney stone. This is not my first one and I was to take the medication for two weeks. The stone didn't pass and I had a different reaction than the men who posted reviews. I did have a very dry mouth but I also had an unexplainable jumping sensation after urinating. The worst part (or the best some might think) was that it actually increased my sexual desires. It would have been okay except kidney stones are very painful- who wants to have sex at a time like that."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I'm a 68-year-old male with an enlarged prostate plus a UTI. I took an antibiotic which helped with my UTI. My doctor had me on Flomax and Proscar. I still had trouble urinating, and he changed my meds to Rapaflo, Proscar, and Cialis. The Rapaflo has worked better for me than the Flomax. I'm also on blood pressure meds, so I keep a check on it. I had some dizziness when getting up from sitting at first, but it's better now. So far, Rapaflo is working better for me!"