How to take TAMSULOSIN (Flomax Relief /Flomaxtra XL) for BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY (BPH)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2022
- In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts you need to know about a medication called Tamsulosin, also known by its brand names Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL.
In the video we cover:
1. What tamsulosin is and why you might take it
2. Common strengths of tablets
3. How and when to take it and what to do if if you forget to take it, or if you take too much by
accident
4. Common and important side effects to be aware of
5. And finally some commonly asked questions
Basic information:
Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement).
It's also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones.
Tamsulosin is available on prescription and you can also buy it from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules.
If you buy tamsulosin from a pharmacy make sure you see your doctor within 6 weeks of starting your treatment to make sure it's OK for you to carry on taking this medicine.
Tamsulosin is also known by brand names such as Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL.
Tamsulosin is sometimes combined with other ingredients to treat bladder problems and enlarged prostate. Brand names include Vesomni (with solifenacin) and Combodart (with dutasteride).
Further information via NHS website:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/tamsulosin/
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I was told to take it at bedtime, due to orthostatic hypotension (I work on a ladder). It actually helps with sleep quality because of the less-frequent trips to the bathroom. I hope that helps someone.
Im.gunna try that. Thankyou
I’ve been on it for a couple months and m6 life is better.
Same, but my main reason is my work hours. I sleep until noon time.
Beware of a bad side effect if you ever stop taking Tamsulosin . It causes severe dizziness when you lie down or stand up
Tamsulosin has ensom.nia effect
This drug saved my life; I was in bad shape and after taking the 1st pill, I got immediate relief, after 5 months of struggling, I was able to empty my bladder completely
Doctor? O'Donovan you left out the most important fact! This medication does not work unless you take it 30 minutes AFTER a meal. Preferably at the same time every day! Very important. I have been taking Tamsulosin for several years. If taken properly it works great.
Yes, same here, taking it a half hour after eating (breakfast for me ~~) is a must.
Always took this in the evening about 30 minutes after dinner. Was taking Flomax and Avodart together for several yrs. Recently had the TURP procedure so thankfully finally off the pills and no major issues.
As pharmacy graduate. I really appreciate your videos. They are extremely informative. Thank you
Thank you !!!
I have been taking Tamsulosin for 7 years. I take it after dinner. First dose sent me to the ER. Tamsulosin in the evening plus BP pills in the a,m. caused a lower BP. Survived that and ever since no problems. I'm 82 and I still take Sildenafil occasionally. My GF is 78 and she needs me.
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Companionship I guess
Im 71 and I have an enlarged prostate, its size is 63grms. I’m suppose to take this along with finasteride for the rest on my life. I really want to come off these as one of them is restricting my breathing, not all the time.
Good video👍
I've been on it a few months now for my prostate, I had ED, before taking it, and now have better function taking it. Thank you for the vlog
As an Urologist the proper time is late at night right before going to bed ….why ?because if you are a 80 old patient and fall the problem will now be your hip not you prostate…so if you feel dizzy you are laying in bed reducing your chance of falling….just my 2 cents .
I agree. I am 76 y.o., been taking TAM for over 17yr, no side effects. I am also a heart patient & I suppose my cardiologist has taken the TAM into account when prescribing all of my b.p. meds like ENTRESTO
I took one Tablet of Tamsulosin before bed and in the morning i sat on the toilet just finished peeing, felt sick, dizzy and fell of the toilet semi consious, scraped the skin of ny forehead, banged my shoulder and hip, ,i layed on the floor for 10 mins and came round a bit, shaky on my feet for the rest of my day. I only took one tabel and it did this. i now have a full feeling in my ears. ringing, Tinnitus which is keeping me awake, has anyone suffered from Ringing, Tinnitus
I drank a few glasses of green tea everyday along with a handful of pumpkin seeds. No alcohol, and introduced broccoli with dinner for about a week. My symptoms were greatly reduced.
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Finally got off that crap. ED, Retrograde Ejaculation and now I'm supposed to have cataract surgery and I find out that Tamsulosin can also cause IFIS or floppy iris syndrome. I heard that alpha rosin seems to have the lowest rate of ejaculatory dysfunction. I read below about blood pressure problems; I never had any problems with that.
Great info as usual!! Thank you
Thanks 🙏🏻
I use this medication and it works great.
Thanks
This medication has affected my eyesight and my libido.
Works for me or take it in the evening. I have to get up about twice. It has really helped my flow. Thank you for a great video.
Wonderful!
Thanks for this - under the NHS and diagnosed with inoperable locally advance prostrate cancer - prescribed over 4 years ago and undergone 6 bouts of Chemo, Brachytherapy and 29 doses of RT & am now classed as incurable but treatable. Found when I first took them in the morning got a few dizzy spells and an increase in urinary visits. Changed to the evening after the evening meal and been Ok with them since.
Hi thanks for sharing your story. I hope you’re ok
@@DoctorODonovan Thank you, so far so good. The only drawback has been the failure of my levels of testosterone to normalize. However out most days as a keen amateur photographer even if only for an hour or two. Will be celebrating my 75th soon, didn't expect that 4 years ago. All down to our National Health Service. Thanks again for your time .
AVS - thanks so much for your message. and your thinking of something to
try sets an example for the rest of us too.
I've been taking it at bed time and in the morning. It's no wonder I feel drowsy all day. I.m gonna stop taking it in the morning and see how that works.
@@claudewebster1920 Can only try - I'm on 400 microgram once a day - have heard of those on 800. You don't say if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, but if one is, the interrupted night sleep patterns can disrupt energy levels, plus your body is silently fighting a disease, so tiredness can be expected anyway. I catch up in the afternoon - 40 minutes or so - but then being retired helps one formulate one's own pattern of routine in an attempt to cope - wishing you well - hope things improve.
I was put on Tamsulosin a month ago. When I asked my Urologist when I should take it he didn't have a firm opinion but SUGGESTED I might want to take it at night as it might make me drowsy. After just 36-48 hours my bladder was emptying more completely but I also experienced lightheadedness/dizziness and actually stumbled once. A consultation with my primary care physician got me on a changed prescription for my high blood pressure.
I do find the reasoning for taking Tamulosin in the morning to be interesting and perhaps worth a try.
VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU, SIR.
Pleasure
I am taking Tamsulosin for last almost 10 years. Prostate did not shrink, instead my organ shrinking. This is frustrating. It is not a cure but to help keep it in constant . Better avoid this and try exercise and watermelon tomato pumpkin seed. I started these recently, seems to get some good result. Will update after 3-4 weeks.
Hey thanks a mil for your post. I have avoided taking this med for the very reasons you mention. Going all natural is the way to go for me. Doing lots of research on the alternatives to big pharma meds. Good luck!
I take it after I eat breakfast around 11am because I take a low dose of blood pressure med in the evening. Works well for me.
I started it on 9/12/23 because I had a weak urine stream or pushed to pee. The inflamed prostate may have lead to My nocturia causing Me not to be well rested and having much more ED days than I wanted to have. I take it 30 minutes after breakfast so I can stave off any next day morning side effects taking it at night.
Thanks! for the info Doctor. Appreciate it. B
Any time!
Right. Taking Flomax for prostate problems might be an issue if you're pregnant. Perfect.
I thought the same thing until I remembered they prescribe it for kidney stones. 🤣
My NP prescribed Tamsulosin. First night, leg cramps, and headache. 2nd night my gums ached as if every tooth was infected. My leg cramps increased and along with my gums aching, the head ache increased. Never will use it again, now practicing prostate massage and cranberry juice.
Thanks for sharing your experiences here
There is a cranberry supplement by Nature’s Bounty and does not appear to have any artificial or natural sugar. I’m going to give it a try. They claim helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. I was drinking and loved cranberry juice but it’s loaded either with cane sugar or artificial sweeteners in the diet version, which I am trying to stop the sweetener/ sugar addiction ( it was much easier to quit smoking 15 1/2 years ago.) Good health.
I take this med every morning. Prescribed by my GP. Great aid.
Thanks for the info.
Any time!
Thanks for the advice
No problem!
Thank you for your information
A pleasure
Thank you for information 👍
You’re welcome
I have been taking Tamsulosin for approximately eight years now since having radiation for prostate cancer. I take two capsules a night 0.4mg each. (Started with one and it was raised to two.) There can be downsides like the stuffy or runny nose issues, dry climax, weird dreams, feeling faint etc. issues. However, the body does learn to adjust to most of them, given the chance. It doesn't adjust to peeing without it. So, the tradeoff is, do you want to wear a catheter and see how well the climax fairs then? Is wearing a bag a better trade off than a stuffy or runny nose etc. You decide, frankly I don't like the side effects, but the alternative is not the better for me. I'll keep on taking the Tamsulosin. Prostate pain is no fun, for such a small organ it can be such a heavy weight on the body and the mind.
It's the same for me.
I have taken Tamsulosin for a month and a half , I stopped a month ago and I urinate sometimes it’s slow but it comes out. My PSA was 9 dr. Wanted a biopsy I asked for another test and it went down to 8 so dr. Said let’s monitor it with three month PSA test . My next test is in April. I couldn’t urinate so went to hospital they put a catheter to relieve me and wanted to keep it in until I see Urologist I said take it out and have been urinating ever since so,e times it’s slow but it’s coming out. I’m 69 years old and have enlarged prostate
I've had rheumatism type symptoms in my arms hands and fingers plus loss of libido since taking Tamsulosin. Is there a better alternative? Also is it a total no no to use alongside sildifinel Or could it be done in moderation?
Nicely explained .
Thank you
Very informative, thank you. I have been taking Tamsulosin for many months due to a slightly enlarged prostate and having to pee up to five or six times a night. Never any problems during the day so I take the tablet once a day each evening. I now pee no more than once or twice a night. But since starting treatment I have suffered increasing episodes of heart beat irregularity - palpitations and sometimes mild chest pains, plus poor circulation in my left hand causing daily tingling and mild numbness. I had once 5 minute ECG at the surgery which raised no concerns, followed by a 24 hour ECG 3 weeks ago and I'm still waiting for the results. Some days I have very regular palpitations - "missed" (extra?) beat every four or five beats and slight breathlessness, although I'm active and walk miles. Tamsulosin can cause palpitations in rare cases according to the leaflet, but my doctor told me she had never heard of it causing heart problems. I had two Astra Zeneca covid jabs way back (followed by a booster of Pfizer) and I know AZ has been linked to heart irregularities albeit mostly mild or short-lived. Should I be worried or going to A&E when the episodes are very regular?
Hi, and sorry for taking so long to reply - yes have had similar but I suffered a serious neck injury and legs, hands can tingle anyway. As with you had some weird heartbeats at time but find breathing and staying calm helps until it eases off. Found the menopausal sweats difficult but went onto sage and it helped a bit. Often thought about going to A&E at times but I figure if the heart attack happens it happens. Like you have had numerous checks over the now 5 years and at 75 still here so no complaints -symptoms in my case, did ease after the first year - am active and walk for an hour or so each day - so no complaints. Hope you find a way through - No it's not easy Mate - wish you well.
You're supposed to take them in the morning after breakfast or first meal. its on the leaflet.
@@Manc-fh5we Yes, correct. However on advice from my Oncologist I switched to taking them after the evening meal due to blood pressure dropping during the day - found it cleared the problem. Been on them for 5 years now - no problems.
Can I take tamsolusin even if I have one stent .
@@Manc-fh5we I read where if you take it in the evening it can help with frequent urination during the night!😁Plus if it lowers your blood pressure taking it at night can lower the risk of falls!😲
TAMSULOSIN is AMAZING!!!!
Please advise can a heart patient take Tamsoline for BPH while being a diabetic?
I’ve been taking Tamsulosin for about 10 years. I had a liver transplant about 15 years ago. Thankfully, I’ve had diminished semen side effects. I take it every night at 10pm. One night about a month ago, I forgot to take it. The next morning I could barely urinate. A couple hours later I had to drive my self to the ER where they inserted a catheter and after an extremely painful morning, I urinated. Do not forget to take your Tamsulosin.
Thanks for watching.
My doctor said to take Tamsulosin in the morning instead of night. At night it may cause you more likely to get up and urinate a few times.
@@baklash1762 life
mar 11 2023 ... just this week the urologist in pueblo , co removed the
foley catheter i'd been wearing for the previous 6 weeks.
then had his nurse show me how to self - catheter.
the doc also had his staff send in a
Rx for intermittent catheters to the 180 - medical people.
and 2 days later a pkg of 60 cath's arrived. all costs c/o medicare.
with lots of trepidation i pushed on and did a self-cath. and had
some beginners luck. that was 7 tries ago ( twice a day ).
and each time learn something new.
today i drank 3x500ml water and the total volume
of pea was 26oz / am and 37 oz / pm for 63oz .
i'm 5'8" , 128# and 63 oz or so is in the ballpark for the most
pea during the foley cath'r weeks.
the doc gve me a Rx for flomax. i have them . and have not begun
to take them yet. looking at info for when is best ... am or pm.
rob , your message is understood. and informative.
and i know
now too that this new self-cath habit will spare me an ER visit
shud a pill be forgotten
In the morning after breakfast or first meal. its on the leaflet.
My experience after 3 year use tamsulosine : taken in in evening induces to go wc every two hours in the night, taken at lunch time induces minor need to urinate in the night, taken in the morning induces frequent need to piss in the morning. So at the end i decided to go at first afternoon .
Doctor O'Donovan, thank you for educating people about Tamsulosin. I would like to make you aware that the very rare side effect of TAMSULOSIN is FALL OF HAIRS.
Heavenly Information. Thanks Brother.
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I have heard that once you start on a BPH med. such a Tamsulosin,, you can no go off of taking it? Or at least must take another med. for BPH?
Flomax also helps lower my blood pressure but runny nose is a morning ritual.
I'm going to talk to my doctor this month, when I see him. My body cannot tolerate Tamsulosin at all. I get severely dizzy every time I stand up. I also have for the first time incontinence issues at night. Mind you, I've been taking this drug for a little less than a year. I'm off the drug more than I am on it now for the reasons already stated.
Hope this video was helpful
@@DoctorODonovan It was very helpful, thanks.
I am using bangshil tablet since one year and also eating handful of pumkin seeds everyday. I am okay now.
I have been prescribed Alfuzosine, which is also an Alpha blocker, probably pretty similar to Tamsulosin (correct me if I’m wrong). It’s good you mention that those drugs lower blood pressure. The issue is that my normal blood pressure is lowish, usually 110/70. After taking a pill, i nearly collapsed as my blood pressure fell to around 75/50. Had to stop taking it as it’s not compatible with my life style.
Sorry to hear this
thanks for your input. its good when a long time user of tam'n
tells us what too low of blood pressure does. this was news to me.
is there a dose less that 400ug like a smaller pill or taking it
every other day that might lessen the b.p. lowering ?
@@137bob3d Had dizzy attacks too when taking the drug in the morning - changed to the evening and symptoms eased greatly. Still get the occasional twirl, but Hey I was originally given 18 months to 2 years and am still here 5 years on so am quite prepared to accept the side effects rather than the alternative. Hope you find a solution soon.
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I ended up reducing the mgs and taking it every other day because it made me so congested I couldn’t breath. That was a side effect listed on my medication.
i could hardly breath thru my nose while taking it. Terrible
Please make a video about lichen nitidus on penile skin and how to treat it
Will add to my list of planned videos - it might be a while as I have a very long list but I will get around to it!
I can write my name in the snow again after taking this med.
You mean Joe Not Joseph
My doctor recommended I take it at night before bed because it can cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. So if I take it before bed the possible dizziness wouldn’t be noticeable. And by morning it would be in my system.
That is what my friends doctor told him also!😲
Thank you for the informative video can I ask how long does it take for Tamsulosin to have any effect on the prostate
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I take it about 30 minutes after dinner and that works for me.
Thanks for watching
It gave me syncope whike driving. By the grace of GOD i survied
I take Tam.. in the night and Finastride in the morning. Should I interchange the timing of the drugs?
I bought some empty gelatin capsules and I divide the dose in half. The first time I used 2 clear capsules so I could get them even. Don't be an atom-splitter - just divided roughly in half. Now I take 1 before bed and 1 about mid-day (so every 12 hours) and all the 'side effects' (dizziness/blocked nose) cleared up. This method (for me) evens out the effects of drug for better urine flow all day and night. This is my experience, not a recommendation.
When I took a single dose I woke up dizzy and feeling like my nose was full of cement. Then by 6-7 pm I could tell the drug was wearing off.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the idea...I've been having sinus problems for a while now, and occasional dizzyness... where did you buy your empty capules?
Glad you found what works for you. May I ask what was you doses amount
@@fayechamp4156 The Tamulosin I take is .4 mg. I divide that in half so each capsule is approx .2 mg. I take one of the divided dose every 12 hours. I find taking it this way evens out the medication and does not cause any side effects for me. I also do many other things with diets, exercise and supplements. I do not believe there is a magic pill.
Nice vídeo nice explain,but I use Tonsulon,but is very strong to my body
Thanks for sharing
I just started this medication today I haven't taken my dose yet but I was recommended to take it at bedtime as one of the side effects is dizziness and fainting. I will come back in a week or so to update how I feel.
Thanks. Hope it goes well
Is it harmful if tamsulisin taken towice a day.
Dr i drink daily tamsulosin and finisteride same time for decade and glass of red wine with meal, no side effects, however is ok drink wines? Thanks
Hello doc i have been taking tomolsin for urine passage . When ever i stand up i feel extremely light headed and dizzy even feel a strong beat inside my head as well. I can't offer prayers .
I started Tamsulosin a week ago and was told by my Doctor to take it in the evening hours. This helps for guys always waking up in the middle of the night to constantly pee. It works great. Noticed a difference within 2-3 days. I was up peeing 3-4 times a night. Now?? Maybe once a night or sleep right thru the night. Big difference. Also not always rushing to the bathroom during daytime hours.
Very informative, Thankyou very much. Had prostate Radiotherapy 3 months ago and have just come off the Tamsulosin, it appears things have gone backwards, is the usual should I consult my go/ consultant.
Hi Martin - yes please speak to your GP and explain your issues to them. They should be able to advise you. Thanks again
Hi Martin - yes please speak to your GP and explain your issues to them. They should be able to advise you. Thanks again
I have an enlarged prostate, I take tamsulosin and finasteride for it. Last year when I it was diagnosed, my prostate weighed 63.1 grams. I started taking supplements to shrink the prostate 4 months ago. Zinc bisglycinate, copper to balance out the zinc, saw palmetto with pygeum and pumpkin seed oil, cloves and Moringa. I had another ultrasound to see if it has shrunk. To my horror, it now weighs 74 grams. Clearly something is amiss, any ideas?
I use for about 10 days and the side effects, fatigue, dizziness, and nasal congestion were awful. Quit. The stuff works and helps with the P issue but dealing with those side issues were terrible.
Thanks for sharing your experience here
Very good medicine
Thanks
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Hello Dr. Am 78 year wartime vet..The VA RX'd me both Tamsulosin and Finastetide for frequent urination and they monitor Prostate. Have been using since age 72! Have had no reactions yet. Do Have Glaucoma, diagnosed two years ago, use Latanoprost Drops. Any concern?
Tamsulosin worked great for me for BPH, but there is a "side" effect that I have never heard mentioned before. Alpha blockers work by relaxing smooth muscle tissue, such as that surrounding arteries, which can lower blood pressure. But there are also other areas with smooth muscle that can be affected, such as the peristaltic action of the intestines, thus slowing digestion. And since it relaxes the urinary sphincter, it can also relax other sphincters, such as the esophogeal sphincter. So if you have a hiatal hernia, like me, be prepared to get increased acid reflux coupled with slow moving food through the intestines. This results in something just as miserable as it sounds.
Time to investigate alternative of which there are many many. I suggest you Google "Earth Clinic". It's loaded with suggestions and testimonials of successful natural treatments. Go for it!
What about lowering blood pressure
I wonder to know for which time one has to take tamsulosin? Forever or is advisable to suspend the treatment periodically, or it must be continuos?
how long should i be taking tamsulosin pls. i take tamsulosin at night time per my doctor’s prescription. thanks a lot
New subscribers may i know if how many months to take tamsulosin hoping that you notice my query thanks and more power
I try Flomax it put me in hospital 2 times thinking I was having heart attack but I wasn't able to take this product
I'm a pharmacist. I take this drug in PM. Too much of a chance of dizziness in AM
Plz. Explain in hindi or bengali, it will be a great help to us.
I will! Working on setting up multi-language channels in 2023
I take TAMSULOSIN and terazosin in the evening is it OK I also take detautraed in the morning
Does help with frequency ,but my provider got me 2 a day after meals ?
Very informative, thank you doctor. Sir, my PSA value shows 7.04 at present. For a time it went up to 12.65. As per doctor's advice undergone biopsy, but no cancer symptoms. Now I am continuing with Tamsulosin. My question is if the PSA is normal ie below 4 shall I continue the medicine and what is the reason behind in the PSA fluctuations. Hope I shall hear from you.
I am sorry but for medico-legal and ethical reasons I can't give individual clinical advice on this channel. This is designed as a general education channel. Please consult your doctor or health provider for individual questions and concerns. I hope you found the video informative nontheless. Best wishes.
@@DoctorODonovan Thank you Sir, I can understand.
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Two RX I know of treating BPH is FINASTERIDE and TAMSULOSIN. Is one more effective then the other? Why would an urologist prescribe FINASTERIDE over TAMSULOSIN or Vice Versa. Does either one stop the sudden urge to urinate? If not, is there a drug for male overactive bladder.
These two drugs serve two completely different functions. Tamsulosin relaxes the unitary track muscles where Finastride shrinks the size of an enlarged prostate. I take both which has helped this 66 year old male quite a bit with no noticeable side effects...
I had taken TAM for 17yr with zero side effects
Can we take, Tamsulosin in the night time.
Have been prescribed 0.4mg Tamsulosine and Tadalafil 5mg. Isn't Tadalafil similar to sildenafil?
I just found out that I got Moderate enlarged prostate. Suppose I take Finasteride (or other molecule) for 6 months, will it shrink the prostate?
Once I stop taking it, if the side-effects stop, will the prostate get big again? meaning: are the results valid only as long as I'm on medication?
This medicine l have been taking over a year and l still have to get up twice a night to go and use the bathroom!
My doc has given me a combination of tamsulosin and dutasteride, called Duodart. Why both? Taking just one would be cheaper.
The instructions say, "Take 30 minutes after eating a meal". Why is that and what happens if I an too early or too late or didn't eat?
I take my Tansolusin in the evening before going to bed because I’m taking losartan/😢amlodepine in the morning together with glubitor for my sugar. Can I interchange the time of taking those meds.
Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.
I was advised to take tamsolusin for prostrait two times a day from a doctor.is it right?
I take the capsules daily in the morning. Every morning, before I get up out of bed. I take lots of other meds too. I often feel dizzy or have a blocked nose etc but how do I know which of all the drugs I take is causing this problem? If for any reason I run out of the capsules and/or miss a dose, I just take them next time a dose is due. Watching this vid, it is obvious that I endure lots of side effects from all the meds I take, no one seems bothered. Without explaining possible effects as you’ve done, I wouldn’t really know what is happening. My Dr. never tells me what might be occurring, he just seems to wait for me to tell him what problems I’m having. If I don’t mention a particular effect, it isn’t addressed. Every ‘possible’ side effect you mentioned, I have! Crazy as it may sound. I take all the drugs you mentioned and have all the side effects. I have suffered this way for at least 10 plus years now. So what do I do? Ideally, my Dr would watch this Vid. We could then discuss each point you bring up? Thank you for a very interesting vid.
Thanks for sharing your experience here Chantelle. I am glad to hear that despite your sons additional needs he is doing well.
Try a different Dr. There are those that know and care about you and your concerns. Good luck
Doc may i ask if prostat support medication from now company it can take place tamsulosin
Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.
Please I need your advice please help me thank you
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can I take my occasional drink ( brandy) with Veltam 0.4 medicine.your valuable advise Sir
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@@DoctorODonovan thank you Sir
I have the occasional shot of Brandy…max 2 onces
I am taking Avodart 0.5 mg one capsule daily after my breakfast with seldosine capsule 8mg at bed time after dinner but my prostate is ñot shrinking/reducing for the last one year plus. Plz advise some suitable medicine for recovery. Thanks
I have also once taken Avodart but there was no improvement. Am on seldosine presently but my prostate has not reduced?
I am sorry but for medico-legal and ethical reasons I can't give individual clinical advice on this channel. This is designed as a general education channel. Please consult your doctor or health provider for individual questions and concerns. I hope you found the video informative nontheless. Best wishes.
Avodart causes your breasts to have pain, It also did not help reduce prostate size. I stopped taking it and the pain went away.
Tamsulosin can reduce the level of Co-Q10. That I believe can cause muscle tears or tendon strains or in severe cases breaks. I take extra CoQ10 to prevent those injuries and derail my exercise program.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks ALL you said happened,cos I used Tonsulon
What is the level of Co-A10 ? I am interested in this because since taking this medicine I have weaknesses in my legs and back after I do my usual daily exercices (not immediately but the next and the following days) which I did not have before.
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I've stopped tamsulosin due to its side effects and that two previous scans indicated no prostate enlargement.
How many months one can take tamsolusin and tadalafil tablets for enlarged postrate
Please discuss this with your doctor.
They never bring that subject up, if you want to get off the meds just do a prostate procedure, much better. Urolift
Hi! I am taking Tamsulosin 400 and my doctor added another prescription, Finasteride 5 mg. How does Finasteride help in my prostate problem? Thank you very much, Doc.
Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. It will increase testosterone levels in the body, which decreases prostate size.
@@DoctorODonovan Not according to what I have read. Its a DHT blocker and lower testosterone levels. Used in transgender women . I was on it, it killed my sex drive.
@@DoctorODonovan Is it safe to take them both together. My Dr added Finasteride 5mg to my repeat precriptions.
@@johnchisman736 do you get a true psa reading if taking Finastride
@@DoctorODonovan how does finasteride affect your sex live
I have been taking it for nearly ten years and thankfully no obvious side effects. I was interested to hear you say that 400mg is the usual dose…..I only take one 200mg tablet and have done all the time since prescribed. Would 200mg be prescribed and not the 400mg?
Re listen it’s not 400 mg. It’s 400ug which is 1000 lower!
@@juliancampbell393 - yep….I was thinking of another thing, thanks for pointing this out. To clarify - One 0.4mg tablet is what I’ve been taking and this appears to be the usual dose, so my question is irrelevant.
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I take .4 in the morning and.4 in the evening. No bad side effects. No waking up at night.
How do you avoid insomnia caused by Tamulosin?
Have you tried taking the med in the morning? Hope you solved your situation..
Im 23 is it possible i have it. I am showing all the signs and symptoms
My doctor prescribed SILODOSIN 8 mg plus Mirabegron 50 mg now instead of Tamsulosin. Which one is better? Can any doctors in this group advise me please?
Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances, and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. This is the safest and most ethical advice I can give since this is just intended as a general educational resource. Thanks for understanding.
i have been taking Tamsulosin for a few weeks. I have noticed a reverse ejaculation and I don't like this side effect. Will this condition reverse if I stop taking Tamsulosin?
Yes it reverse