Flomax, Tamsulosin News

Q: Can Flomax interfere with cataract surgery? A: It may, according to a large study recently reported in The Journal of the American Medical Association .

According to a new report by Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, the generic drug doxazosin is as safe and effective as the widely advertised drug Flomax for treating the symptoms of enlarged prostate, and could save consumers nearly $3,000 a year.

Researchers at several Canadian sites report that exposure to tamsulosin within 14 days of cataract surgery is significantly associated with serious postoperative adverse events.

The results of a new study reinforce an advisory that patients taking Flomax to treat prostate enlargement and urinary problems should inform their ophthalmologist about their use of this drug before undergoing eye surgery.

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Flomax increases the risk of complications in cataract surgery in older men.

May, 26 2009 - A drug commonly used to treat prostate problems is linked to serious complications after cataract surgery, according to new research.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects nearly 3 of 4 men by the age of 70 years, with symptoms of BPH including urination difficulties.

Chaim M. Bell, MD, PhD ; Wendy V. Hatch, OD, MSc ; Hadas D. Fischer, MD ; Geta Cernat, MD, MSc ; J. Michael Paterson, MSc ; Andrea Gruneir, PhD ; Sudeep S. Gill, MD, MSc ; Susan E. Bronskill, PhD ; Geoffrey M. Anderson, MD, PhD ; Paula A. Rochon, MD, MPH JAMA.

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Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA.

Men taking Flomax to treat an enlarged prostate face more than double the risk for serious complications should they need cataract surgery, a new Canadian study has found.

Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA .

Older men using a popular drug to treat urinary problems are more than twice as likely as those who do not to suffer serious complications after cataract surgery, also a common treatment among older adults, a study has found.

Men taking a commonly prescribed medication for enlarged prostate have an increased risk of potentially serious complications following cataract surgery, a study suggests.

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Discontinuing combination therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia leads to increased prostate volume and worsening of symptoms, according to a study in the April issue of Urology .

Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 16 Mar 2009 UroToday.com - A study by Brian VanderBrink et al .

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Main Category: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Also Included In: Urology / Nephrology Article Date: 23 Jan 2009 The NPA supports the proposed POM to P switch of tamsulosin, for the treatment of lower of benign ...

This post may be helpful for men with urination difficulties related to an enlarged prostate.