Long term effects of Flomax Therapy

[Brian--- Vancouver BC]

Flomax not for me....serious fatigue, headaches, just a lump--workouts lasted 1/2 w/ 1/2 strength and as well, the play on the psyche due to the....'what the hell is going on???' factor. Rather pee 15 times a day with some focus and strength....just my story...hopeful that Avodart will aleve these symptoms...no side affects with that....

[Bob]

I am 57 and have been working out at a local gym for three years. I am small boned in structure, so I am working out for definition instead of bulk. I started taking Flow-Max in July of 2006 and have noticed a gradual reduction in the amount of reps and weight I can work with for each of my exercises. Also, my muscle tone has become soft. I plan to contact my doctor this week...I would like to get off the stuff for a while to see if there will be an improvement with my work out again.

[rod from mich]

Dick Michigan wrote:

Been taking Flomax for about 5 months and about 1 week afterwards I began to notice a general loss of strength. I can't lift and push has anyone else had this problem?

Yes Dick I took Flomax 2 years ago, after two weeks notice sore calf muscles while running and generally a loss of strength. Quit after 3 mo's started advodart, same problem, so I quit. Put up with the symptoms of poor urination until I realized that waking 3 times a nite was affecting my sleep considerably. The last 2 mo's had urin flow test and the Systiscope done. Results two weeks ago was, should have an operation. Reasoned with the doc to return to flomax, ok'd. Been back on Flomax 1 week now and just starting to notice sore calf muscles when I run also weakness in my legs which I didn't notice the last 5 months. I understand your problem, I've been wondering if others had this problem. Not sure if i'm going to continue on the meds or not. Good luck to you.

[TP Florida]

Dick Michigan wrote:

Been taking Flomax for about 5 months and about 1 week afterwards I began to notice a general loss of strength. I can't lift and push has anyone else had this problem?

Been taking Flomax for a couple of years and noticed loss of strength. Could do six or more chin-ups, but now can barely do one. Weakness in legs leads to loss of balance.

[Lou]

brightonfun1 wrote:

I've been on flowmax for 3 days and have no ejaculation on orgasm. Very strange. I'm outta here, the loss of orgasm isn't worth at best marginal improvement in nightly pee.

I have been on it now for 1 month and do have reduced semen output during masturbation. But I still experience great pleasure during sex. Not sure how much is coming out because my wife can't tell the difference. I no longer have any problem with my urination and i'm going like a bull. LOve this durg.

[David]

Have been on Flomax cr 0.4MG for about two months. My urinary problems were solved almost immediately.
However, I am experiencing loss of strength. Twist caps etc. proving a problem.
Major concern however is CONSTIPATION. I am 74 years old and my bowels have never been a problem. Since taking Flomax I have reverted to suppositories and stool softeners. I am talking of going 4 - 5 days without a movement.
Another week before I can get in to see the doctor.

[aligeorgia]

Hi my boyfriend can not mantain an errection and states it's because of his enlarged prostate and on flowmax...could this be true?

[Janet Hester]

Hello GUYS..........I am a female, age 48, and was prescribed Flomax 5 days ago at the emergency room for a first time kidney stone. Naturally, after that experience I probably would have taken anything to prevent another stone.
However, I have had some serious behavior changes, including explosiveness, and mild paranoia. I started out for work and commented to my daughter about how yucky I was feeling. I was weak, I had back pain (thinking this was the kidney), extreme fatigue (blaming the stone). Deciding to read this discussion has opened my eyes. I now realize it is the Flomax. I am also now done with the Flomax...I am headed to the health food store. See Ya

[joe]

I am a 55 year old male. I had the cystoscopy and have no cancer, just BPH. I've been taking Flomax for a little over 2 months. Since 1 pill a day wasn't really helping reduce frequency, my urologist put me on 2 0.4 mg pills a day. After a few days I had retrograde ejaculation with no semen. The orgasm was there, though not as intense. I went back on 1 pill a day just last week and my orgasm and ejaculation is just about normal. The flomax is helping me in terms of a stronger flow, but not really helping in frequency. Still have urgency to go every hour during the day. Occasionally it's a little longer between urges and at night I still get up 4-5 times, no real improvement from before.
Also, since starting Flomax in May, I get this
tingling feeling in the tip of my penis occasionally that I need to go again maybe 20 minutes after I just urinated. Anybody else??? Will monitor and may cease taking Flomax.

[Sue]

aligeorgia wrote:

Hi my boyfriend can not mantain an errection and states it's because of his enlarged prostate and on flowmax...could this be true?

Also, my boyfriend, who took flomax for a few months still does not get an errection! It has been six months!! Is this for real??!!!! Can this last this long?? This is enough to make me SCREEM!!!

[Sue]

Could Flomax actually make my boyfriend be unable to perform for over 6 months??? He stopped talking it so many months ago and still NOTHING!!!! How can this be?? He is only 53!!!

[rasta]

flomax has caused me to have back pain, sinus problems, personality change, e.g., irritable and a feeling of fatigue. I am seeking other options for my prostate problem; maybe surgery. the only positive benefit is that it makes it easier for me to pee when the prostate is enlarged and it sometimes decreases the number of times I have to get up at night.

[rasta]

Thanks for all your postings regarding FLOMAX; It is helpful because my wife was thinking of a psychiatric referral due to my mood swings, fatigue, pain complaints, sinus, sore throat and lack of motivation. Flomax is the cause of all my complaints??? I guess the Flomax remedy may be worst than the bph? I am thinking of AVODART for a change. Surgery is the last option. It would be interesting to hear from those who chose surgery (TURP) for the enlarged prostate problem.

[Peter Tempe AZ]

Been on flomax for 3 years, only side effect is stuffed nose and tricardia the closing of the throat, but not life threatening at all. made all the difference on the world.

[Sam McGahan]

Dick Michigan wrote:

Been taking Flomax for about 5 months and about 1 week afterwards I began to notice a general loss of strength. I can't lift and push has anyone else had this problem?

I have been taking Flomax for a short time and have experienced muscle weakness in my legs and sometimes have difficulty walking.

[Sam McGahan]

I have been takingt Flomax for about two months and have experienced severe muscle weakness especially in my legs. Sometimes difficult to walk.

[Roland]

I've been taking Flomax for 4 years to treat BPH and postpone prostate surgery. It has worked fine. Two years ago I got polymyalgia (stiffness in muscles) and had to start taking prednisone. Dr said there was no conflict with 2 drugs. Common side effect of prednisone is muscle weakness which happens slowly. Pred is now down to 2 mg a day (very low) but muscle weakness is continuing, maybe even getting worse. I used to be able to hike or ski all day, now I'm wiped after a couple hours. A few months ago dr increased Flomax to .6 mg per day, a combo of old Flomax and FlomaxCR. I read the other postings about weakness and muscle loss due to Flomax and now I'm thinking that maybe it's not the pred after all. Very interesting stuff!

[EdK]

2 mos. on Flomax after seeds. Think energy level diminishes 20-25%. Sometimes light-headed when do light work in warm climate. Need to rest, etc. Urine sometimes difficult, flow eratic, slow. Urgency. I plan on 1 hr intervals. Sleep 5-6 hours at night, but reduce fluids after eve meal. Take .4 flomax 1/2 hour after last meal.Have unusual sensation tip of penis when urinating. Diminished erection. Retro ejac. It seems that if I can dis-continue the meds, some of these symptoms might be reduced. Am age 75, healthy and an exerciser (make that WAS). Any positive feedback ???

[larry]

John wrote:

Has anyone developed breast enlargement from taking flomax?

I can't say so with Flomax, but did think so when took Avodart....so now am beginning Uroxatral 10....and after one week, "think" side effects are less than other two meds!

[larry]

joe wrote:

I am a 55 year old male. I had the cystoscopy and have no cancer, just BPH. I've been taking Flomax for a little over 2 months. Since 1 pill a day wasn't really helping reduce frequency, my urologist put me on 2 0.4 mg pills a day. After a few days I had retrograde ejaculation with no semen. The orgasm was there, though not as intense. I went back on 1 pill a day just last week and my orgasm and ejaculation is just about normal. The flomax is helping me in terms of a stronger flow, but not really helping in frequency. Still have urgency to go every hour during the day. Occasionally it's a little longer between urges and at night I still get up 4-5 times, no real improvement from before.
Also, since starting Flomax in May, I get this
tingling feeling in the tip of my penis occasionally that I need to go again maybe 20 minutes after I just urinated. Anybody else??? Will monitor and may cease taking Flomax.

Regarding Joe's Questions: I changed back and forth from Avodart to Flomax....now taking Uroxatral and think it may be best regarding ejaculation ...not sure yet about frequency after only one week?