Flomax (Tamsulosin hydrochloride)

Generic name: Tamsulosin hydrochloride

Flomax is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate – a condition technically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. The walnut-sized prostate gland surrounds the urethra (the duct that drains the bladder). If the gland becomes enlarged, it can squeeze the urethra, interfering with the flow of urine. This can cause difficulty in starting urination, a weak flow of urine, and the need to urinate urgently or more frequently. Flomax doesn’t shrink the prostate. Instead, it relaxes the muscle around it, freeing the flow of urine and decreasing urinary symptoms.

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More common side effects may include:
Abnormal ejaculation, back pain, chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, infection, nausea, runny nose, sinus problems, sleepiness, sore throat, weakness.

Less common side effects may include:
Decreased sex drive, dental problems, insomnia, vision problems.

Rare side effects may include:
Fainting, low blood pressure upon standing, vertigo.

Special warnings about this medication:
Remember that, in a few men, Flomax can cause a drop in blood pressure upon first standing up, which in turn can lead to dizziness or fainting. Avoid driving and other hazardous tasks for 12 hours after your first dose or a dosage increase, and be careful to stand up slowly until you’re sure the drug won’t make you dizzy. If you do become dizzy, sit down until it passes.