First 30 days stopped the need to urinate at night, and improved flow. I did experience back pain, reduced sex drive, and some depression. The last 6 months I only take it every third day with fewer side affects. I am 65 years old
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I take my Tamsulosin at bedtime, my first really adequate micterition is around 6-7 AM and that is about it for the rest of the day
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johninCA | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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After taking Tamsulosin for 3 days I had to quit it. I am a diabetic (type 2) and in 3 days of taking this med my glucose jumped 90 points! Nothing else in my health regime changed, so I know it was this med. Since stopping my blood levels dropped down to normal.
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charliez | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/6/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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Have been taking one month. Slight headach at frist but not now. SIGNIFICANT sexual downside. No erections since taking the drug. Seems to be taking a long time to do any good. Will continue for one more month.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/26/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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I was on Flomax, but insurance made me start taking this generic form. I have been on this for a month. I am in pain, and have to urinate constantly. I am going back to Flomas, even if that means I have to pay out of pocket. There is a world of difference between Flomax and this junk.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/23/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.7
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I was able to urinate easily after 2 days. Ejaculations went into the bladder at first then after 2 weeks some ejaculation thru the penis was possible although still somewhat restricted. Dizziness is moderate and you should be ready for it. Never experienced passing out, just light headedness. All pain experienced during urination is gone and after 1 month I am adding Saw Palmetto to my daily vitamin regiment in hopes of being able to stop the Flomax. My dosage is 0.4mg once daily.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.0
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I was taking FLOMAX for years and had no problems. A couple of months ago my presciption plan said that I have to start taking the generic Tamsulosin. A first everything seem to be ok, then I started to have to go to bathroom every 2 hours to urinate. As of now, I am having to urinate every 30 minutes DAY AND NIGHT. I will be making an appointment with my doctor to check this out, but this is the only change in my medicines.
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dubepopping | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/28/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.0
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Strong dizziness,runny nose,muscle fatigue when active such as workout time.Dizziness is quite frequent.
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Phil | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/21/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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it doesn't seem to open up the tubes so I can urinate freely all the time and sometimes have to urinate frequently.
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kiddkyt | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/4/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 1.0
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prostate still hurts me all the time
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/18/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.3
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not very effective. Does not releive me like Flomax. Taken Flomax for 4 years and I never had a problem with it working. This does not work for me. Going to bathroom every hour and 5 times during the night. Give me my Flomax back.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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terrible runny nose - sore throat- itching of the breasts particularly - rash or hives I give up ; back to flomax .
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Greg54 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/20/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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bob bev | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/19/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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does not empty bladder completely, underware catches the rest.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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I have taken this med and spent the whole day in bed due to the fact I am too tired to do anything.
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tccamby | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/14/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.0
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dizziness, sore lining of mouth,sore tongue,swollen gums,(very difficult to wear dentures)no sexual desire
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PEG | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.3
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started taking 6 days ago. pretty early to make any evaluation.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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works great.just one thing makes my nuts hurt
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bobo | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/24/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.3
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Much of my feelings is that I assume it is helpful
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.7
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Tamsulosin has NOT been as effective as Flowmax.
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me | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/15/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a lot of pain and bleeding but with this treatment all is in the past. No pain and I have no problem going.
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