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Flomax

Flomax (tamsulosin) belongs to in a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder so that urine can flow easily. Flomax capsules are used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include...

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Flomax Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

FLOMAX (tamsulosin hydrochloride, USP) capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. FLOMAX capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. FLOMAX capsules 0.4 mg once daily is recommended as the dose...

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  • Pill Flomax 0.4 mg BI 58 Brown & Orange Capsule/Oblong is Flomax

Flomax Dosage Guide

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Flomax Dosage FLOMAX capsules 0.4 mg once daily is recommended as the dose for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH. It should be administered approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day. FLOMAX capsules should not be crushed, chewed or opened. For those patients who fail...

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Flomax Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Flomax Questions Overview Questions (54) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (25) Side Effect (10) Tamsulosin (6) Prostate (5) Cialis (4) Dosage (4) Vertigo (4) Urology (3) Avodart (3) Doctor (3...

Flomax Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Flomax Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info Note: This document provides detailed information about Flomax Side Effects associated with tamsulosin . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Flomax . Applies to tamsulosin...

Flomax Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Flomax Interactions There are 310 drugs known to interact with Flomax (tamsulosin), along with 4 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 36 are major, 268 are moderate, and 6 are minor. Does Flomax interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Flomax Support Group

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Flomax Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Flomax has 54 questions and 134 members. Updated 15 Feb 2025. Featured questions Are other people on Flomax experiencing stuffy nose/sinus congestion problems? Updated 3 Oct 2022   18 answers How long will it take to pass a...

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Flomax Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Flomax Disease Interactions There are 4 disease interactions with Flomax (tamsulosin). Major Tamsulosin (applies to Flomax) glaucoma Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Glaucoma / Intraocular Hypertension, Cataracts Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) has been...

Terrible Congestion from Flomax?

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Terrible Congestion from Flomax? Question posted by Congested on 4 June 2015 Last updated on 16 September 2021 by Seedoo2006 My urologist put me on Flomax to help reduce my PSA level and help me urinate better. I took it for 5 weeks and was able to urinate normally. At the same time I developed...

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