Flomax, or Tamsulosin in its generic form, is a commonly used medication for BPH. In this video Dr Hart-Pinto answers the most common questions on Flomax including:
Tamazulosin also known under the brand name of flomax is a medication commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of an enlarged prostate these medications can be effective in managing your symptoms providing you use them correctly there are some questions you’ll probably want answered so how and when should you take your tamsulosin when will the medication start working
How long will you need to take the medication for and are there any side effects this week we’ll be answering the most frequent questions about your medication my name is dr hart pinto and at jhp medical we make weekly information videos so if you find this video helpful subscribe click the notification bell and the like button to support us in helping you so what
Is temulosin and how can it improve my prostate symptoms time geolocin or flomax is a medication that’s commonly used to manage a condition called bph so first of all we need to understand what is bph and how this can affect our ability to pass urine bph is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy it’s a condition that can affect men as they get older here the
Prostate which sits at the base of the bladder enlarges and muscle fibers which are present in the prostate can become tight preventing the easy passage of urine from the bladder to your penis tamsulosin cleverly helps prevent this tightening this is because tomasulosim belongs to a group of medications called alpha blockers they work by causing a relaxation of
The muscle fibers that live in your urinary system this action helps to improve the flow of urine and ease your symptoms are there any individuals who shouldn’t use tonsillosis it’s advisable to speak to your doctor if you suffer from any of the following problems you’ve had a previous allergic reaction to this medication you suffer from postural syncopy where you
Feel dizzy on standing due to a drop in your blood pressure or those who experience maturation syncope feeling dizzy after passing urine this is because this type of medication may worsen your symptoms increasing your risk of falls and subsequent injuries it’s probably best avoiding times you lotion if you have a history of severe liver problems or you’re planning to
Undergo cataract surgery because it is known to increase the risk of complications is it safe to take timesylotion with my current medications some medications can interact with temperamentalising which lead to undesired effects as previously mentioned tamsulosin can have a secondary effect of lowering your blood pressure therefore it should be used with caution in
Those patients who are also taking anti-hypertensive medications those which are used to help control high blood pressures this includes other types of alpha blockers such as doxazosin this is because a further lowering of your blood pressure can increase your risk of complications therefore you may need closer monitoring and dose adjustments made to your current
Blood pressure medication we should also demonstrate caution when using tonsillosin alongside erectile dysfunction medications such as suledenophil viagra and hidallophil silas again this is not an exhaustive list for more information see the drug information leaflet that comes with your medications so what is the correct dose of tamsulosin tamsulosin comes
As a 400 microgram tablet something that you take once a day how long does it take for temperature losing to work times your lotion should start working soon after you take the medication however it may be several weeks before you reach the maximum effect how should i take my tamulosim it’s best to take your timesylosin once a day in the morning this ensures that
The medication is working during the daytime it’s best to take your medication at the same time each day most people will choose to take it after breakfast or after the first meal of the day are there any foods i should avoid not really just try to take your medication after your first meal of the day can i drink alcohol with this medication for most people it’s
Safe to take alcohol with tamsulosin but there are a minority that may experience symptoms of dizziness and even lightheadedness if you’re one of these people it’s probably best to avoid alcohol whilst taking this medication i’ve missed my dose what should i do if you forget to take a single dose of medication take it as soon as possible however if it’s almost
Time for your next dose skip the mist dose remember to take your next dose at the regular time please do not double the dose to make up for a missed one i’ve accidentally taken too much medication overdosing on tamsulosin can be dangerous if you’ve taken too much of this medication please seek urgent medical assessment in overdose tangillosing can slow the rate
Of your heart and cause a drop in your blood pressure these actions can make individuals feel light-headed and dizzy how long will i need to take my medication for if you’re taking tamsulosin to help manage urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate it’s likely you’ll need to take this medication lifelong stopping the medication is likely to cause a
Recurrence of your symptoms are there any side effects the majority of those taking temulation will not experience any side effects for the minority who do you may find that they improve over time the more frequently reported side effects are dizziness or lightheadedness due to time julius’s secondary effect on your blood pressure ejaculatory dysfunction this is
Where a man can experience difficulty with ejaculation this can vary from only producing small amounts of semen to no semen whatsoever much less commonly patients may report headaches a stuffy nose or runny nose palpitations where you feel your heart is racing or dizziness on standing effects on your stomach and bowels leading to nausea and vomiting constipation
And even diarrhea occasionally some people may experience some muscle weakness rare but concerning side effects can occur if they do please seek immediate medical assessment allergic reactions the development of skin rashes and episodes of collapse after taking the medication are all things to look out for i hope this video supplied you with the answers you were
Looking for of course this video does not provide individual medical advice and is intended for information purposes only do not consider this as a substitute for professional medical advice diagnosis or treatment please do not ignore professional medical advice and seeking treatment because of something you’ve heard here if you believe you may have a medical
Emergency immediately call your doctor or ambulance service thank you for watching see you next time bye i
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How to take Tamsulosin (FLOMAX) | What All Patients Need to Know | Dose, Side Effects & More By JHP Medical UK
