Floppy Iris
Flomax (Tamsulosin) Side Effects, Stuffy Nose, S…
Q. Because of an enlarged prostate gland I have to get up at night to pee. Initially it was once or twice. Now it is three or four times. Getting back to sleep is challenging. My primary care physicia…
Prostate Drug (Flomax) Ruins Sex Life
Q. Flomax (tamsulosin) has played havoc with my sex life. The doctor has advised me to skip a dose when I believe the chance for sex may arise. I really do not like stopping the medication. When I sto…
Prostate Drug Complicates Cataract Surgery
Q. I need cataract surgery and have been told I must stop taking Flomax pills two weeks beforehand. I need an alternative drug to help me urinate. Otherwise I might explode or end up in the emergency …
Prostate Drug Flomax Complicates Eye Surgery
Aging male baby boomers are starting to notice symptoms of prostate enlargement such as frequent or difficult urination. TV commercials for Flomax encourage men to ask their doctor if Flomax is right …
Flomax Can Complicate Cataract Surgery
Q. My husband took Flomax for a prostate problem. Recently he needed cataract surgery. Who knew that Flomax would cause complications? Not only was the surgery very painful, but I have heard that some…