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Medications and Drugs

Brand Names: Flomax

Generic Name: tamsulosin (oral) (Pronunciation: tam soo LO sin)

What is tamsulosin (Flomax)?

Tamsulosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. Tamsulosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Tamsulosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Tamsulosin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Flomax 0.4 mg

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What are the possible side effects of tamsulosin (Flomax)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using tamsulosin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer;
  • severe dizziness; or
  • fainting.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild dizziness or drowsiness;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • abnormal ejaculation, decreased sex drive; or
  • runny or stuffy nose, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about tamsulosin (Flomax)?

Tamsulosin can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. You may feel dizzy when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Avoid standing up too quickly to keep from falling.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase dizziness caused by tamsulosin.

Before taking tamsulosin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. You may also be allergic to tamsulosin.

Tamsulosin can affect the pupils of your eyes during cataract surgery. If you have cataract surgery during your treatment with tamsulosin, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medication. Do not stop using tamsulosin before surgery unless your surgeon tells you to.

Stop using tamsulosin and call your doctor at once if you feel like you might pass out, or if you have an erection of your penis that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours.


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Brand Names:
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Generic Name:
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